Katie Funk Wiebe 2007
A reception and program honoring the life and work of Tabor College Emeritus Professor of English Katie Funk Wiebe will be held on Saturday, April 24, at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas.
That’s my mom, for those of you who don’t know!
The highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of a new “Festschrift” book, The Voice of a Writer: Honoring the Life of Katie Funk Wiebe, published by the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission.
I wrote a chapter for the book, describing life with Katie Funk Wiebe as our mother. It’s a page-turner!
Mom, who is 85, began teaching at Tabor in 1966 and remained 24 years as professor of English and Journalism. Author of numerous books about the role of women in the church, she was named one of the 20 most influential Mennonites of the 20th century.
Aside from that, I love her just for being herself — questing, curious, perseverant, loyal, invitational, brave, true, a great story-teller, and always learning and growing.
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Wow!! Your mother has been one of the best “finds” of my life!! I was browsing through CMU bookstore (Winnipeg) and happened to come across “Bless Me Too, My Father” I recently turned 65 and am dealing with so many issues she describes. In addition, I am doing maintenance chemo after 3 different sets of chemo treatments. Her book is such an encouragaement to me! I am so happy to hear that she is still active and writing. Bless her ( and you for doing this for her!) We hope to read many more of her books. Please keep us updated. Many thanks!