Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Lydia Zehr

Female 1916 - 2007  (91 years)


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  • Name Lydia Zehr 
    Born 1916  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Lydia Shantz 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-14758 
    Died 14 Jul 2007  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I14758  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Simon B. Zehr,   b. 17 Oct 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Feb 1956  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Katherine "Katie" Bender,   b. 6 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Apr 1944, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Married 29 Oct 1907  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F42002  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter Shantz,   b. 20 May 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1946  (Age 37 years) 
    Married 7 Nov 1942  [2
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F42000  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SHANTZ, Lydia - Passed away peacefully at K-W Health Centre, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, July 14, 2007. She was born 90 years ago, a daughter of the late Simon and Catherine Zehr. Lydia was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, New Hamburg, as well as Restless Seniors. Beloved wife of the late Walter Shantz. Devoted mother of Patricia of Elmira, and David of Baden. Dear sister-in-law of Ilene Burkhardt of Kitchener, Helen Zehr of Tavistock and Stanley and Eral Shantz of Cambridge. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Lydia was predeceased by four brothers, five sisters, and brother-in-law, Lorne Shantz. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Shantz Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital (Freeport), Community Care Access, or the charity of your choice.


      The Record Newspaper 16 Jul 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Lydia Shantz - 16 Jul 2007.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Walter Shantz - October 1, 1946--Page 374.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Jul 2007 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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