Obituary of Florence Shantz

<h1>Florence Shantz</h1> 1912 - 2007 Went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2007, in her 95th year. Dear aunt of Margaret (Cecil) Ashley, Elaine Brubacher, Janet (Bud) Hebel, Sharon Hicknel, Randy (Reta) Shantz, Glen (Elizabeth) Brubacher, and the late John (Lorraine) Brubacher. Also will be missed by 15 great-nieces and nephews and 24 great-great nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her brothers, Clinton, Elroy, and Earl, and her sister, Bernice Brubacher. Florence was a dedicated lifelong member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church and gave much of her time and energy to the service of her Lord in the Church that she loved. Special thanks to the K-W medical staff. Friends are invited to share their memories of Florence with her family during a memorial visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Florence’s life and faith will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Erb Street Mennonite Church or the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Florence, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.