Adolf Binder

1916 – 1960

Rev. P. Neufeld, assisted by Rev. A. Rempel and Rev. C.C. Peters officiated at the funeral service of Adolf Binder who passed away on March 31, 1960 in Chilliwack Hospital. The service was held in the Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church.

Adolf Binder was born in Austria in 1916 and had resided in Brazil until he moved to Yarrow one year ago. He was a printer.

Mr. Binder is survived by his wife Susanna and daughter Margaret who reside at the family residence, 10642 Central Road Yarrow. He is also survived by one son, Wolfgang of Vancouver, BC.; his parents Mr. & Mrs. Adolf Binder and one brother Gustav in Brazil.

Pallbearers were Henry Bartsch, Peter Fast, Abram Rempel, Nick Boschman, Peter Loewen and David Quapp.

Interment followed at the Yarrow Cemetery.




Lothar Wachsmann

1911-1996




Susanne Wachsmann

1913 - 2008

Born February 25, 1913 passed away peacefully on September 19, 2008. Predeceased by husbands Lothar Wachsmann (1996) and Adolf Binder (1960).

She is survived by sons Wolf, Gerry (Liz) and Winfried (Carrie); daughters Gislind (Erwin), Megan (Barry) and Birgit (Brian); 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren as well as many extended family members and dear friends.

Susanne was a loving mother and grandmother who was passionate about her garden and loved to surround herself as well as others with beautiful flowers. She will forever be loved and remembered by all who knew her.

A graveside service was held on September 29, 2008 at 10:00 am at the Yarrow Mennonite Cemetery on Hare Road in Yarrow. A celebration of her life followed at 11:30 am at the King Road Mennonite Brethren Church 32068 King Road in Abbotsford.