Toman, Wanda (Age 98, Formerly Breslau)
Published on 22/6/2019
Wanda Susie TOMAN (nee Weber) peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Wanda was born 98 years ago in Irricana, Alberta, a daughter of the late Burton and Irene (Spitzmesser) Weber. Loving mother of Anne and her husband Joe Storey, Dorothy Bowman, Ken Toman and his wife Karen and Cliff Toman. Cherished grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Wanda is survived by her brother Rod Weber and his wife Doris. Wanda is predeceased by her first husband Willard Toman in 2002 and her second husband Kurt Kaethler in 2005, her daughter in law Marlene Toman and son in law Paul Bowman, her 4 brothers and 3 sisters and her stepson Ernie Kaethler.
>Wanda was the oldest member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading. Wanda was always intrigued by a good discussion on current events and theology. In her later years at Nithview, Wanda enjoyed a good game of Crokinole and Scrabble. Wanda and Willard farmed first near Breslau, where the children were born, then in the Hanover area for 30 years. After retiring from farming, they moved to Chesley, then to Fairview Mennonite home in Cambridge. Wanda lived her last 13 years in Nithview Community in New Hamburg.
Relatives and friends are invited to Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street South, Breslau, on Monday, June 24, 2019, for a memorial visitation from 1 until 3 PM with the memorial service to follow at the church at 3 PM. Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobe officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery following the service. Arrangements entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be greatly appreciated.
