Elda Bachman
1922 - 2015 | Obituary
Elda Bachman passed away Sunday (July
12, 2015) at Kidron Bethel in Newton.
She was born to John and Frieda Wiens
on August 21, 1922 in Newton, where she was also raised. A lifelong
member of First Mennonite Church, baptized on June 5, 1938, she
carried her strong faith and love of serving with her through her
entire life.
Elda graduated from Newton High School,
and then attended Bethel College where she earned a teaching
certificate. She taught at many country schools including Prouty
School.
She married Dale Bachman June 7, 1946.
They had four children together; John, Marvin, Ernie and Ruth. The
family enjoyed camping and traveling together, a pastime that lived
on even after their children were grown. Dale and Elda were members
of National Hiker and Camper Association. They built two campers
together and during the construction of one of them, she was able to
put her love of sewing to use: sewing an entire canvas for a pop up
camper. Elda and Dale also travelled abroad, visiting the Holy
Lands, South America, and many times visited European countries. Elda
also traveled to India for Mennonite World Conference. Elda cofounded
Kansas Jayhawkers 4-H Club, she was also charter member of the
Writers Club for the better part of 50 years. After her children
were grown, she went back to Bethel College earning a Bachelor of
Arts in Education, and taught at Walton and Santa Fe. She also
tutored out of her home for many years, and taught at Weekday Bible
School which was a large part of her life.
In May 2003 Elda realized a lifelong
dream of earning a Certificate of Theological Studies from AMBS.
The family would like to extend a
special thank you to Dr. Tim Wiens, Elda's nephew, for his love and
care for her. They also would like to thank the staff of Kidron
Bethel for their attentive care of Elda.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; husband; and brother Curtis Wiens. She is survived by sons
John and Pam Bachman, Marvin and& Brenda Bachman, Ernie and Paula
Bachman; daughter Ruth and Will Beachey; 10 grandchildren; 14 great
grandchildren.
Private family visitation will be from
5 to 6 p.m. and public visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
(July 15, 2015) at Petersen Funeral Home, with family greeting
friends from 6 to 7 p.m.. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday (July 16, 2015) at First Mennonite Church in Newton. The
family would like to invite friends to join them for a fellowship
luncheon following the service at the church. Memorials may be made
to First Mennonite Church Short Term Mission Fund. Condolences may
be left at www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
1922 - 2015 (92 years)