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Name: Anna Dyck
Passed away: September 16, 2007 |
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Anna (Ginter) Dyck passed away at the Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current, SK on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Anna was born on October 14, 1922, at Chortitz, SK, the first child of Abraham & Annie Ginter. Life was difficult and the farm and home needed as many helping hands as possible. As a result, upon completion of her grade 3 she had to quit school to work at different places and at various jobs, including as a farm helper, as a waitress, and working at the Drug Store. Anna was baptized in 1943 in the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. The commitment to Jesus Christ and to the church that she made that day was one she was loyal to for the rest of her life. Her faith mattered deeply and worshiping with other Christians was always important to her. Once she lived at Golden West Manor, the Sunday afternoon services were special to her and she attended faithfully. On July 18, 1943, Anna married Diedrich Dyck and they shared 50 years together. She recalls that all they had when they got married was $3 and a bicycle. But it was enough for two people who loved each other and who knew the meaning of hard work. Before settling in Swift Current they lived and worked on farms in the Vanguard and Neville areas. Diedrich’s death 14 years ago was very sudden and she grieved his passing and found the transition to living without him difficult. But she carried on. Anna was a good housekeeper. In fact, her family was inclined to call her fussy—a perfectionist. Every thing had a place and had to be kept in its place. Even cards, when playing a card game, had to be put on the table, just so, all lines parallel. She endured a lot of teasing about this but was always good natured, and could tease back. She loved spending time with people and could spend whole evenings playing games. Winning and losing didn’t matter, it was playing and being with family and friends that counted. Some of Anna’s hobbies and interests were gardening, traveling and visiting with family and friends. Family gatherings were of great importance to her. She made sure that her brothers and sisters and their spouses got together regularly, and was quite prepared to cook a turkey dinner for the whole lot. She will be missed when the family gathers. Her friends will miss her as well, noticing an empty spot when they visit, play games, or go to Tim Hortons. Anna is survived by her 3 brothers, Bill (Helen) Ginter, Isaac (Hilda) Ginter and Jake (Ann) Ginter; her 3 sisters, Kaye (Bill) Neustaeter, Margaret Janzen and Stella (Frank) Dyck; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Diedrich Dyck in 1993; her parents, Abraham & Annie Ginter; by 2 sisters; and 3 brothers. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the Zion Mennonite Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastors Ray & Sylvia officiating. The organist for the service was Patricia Orthner. “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” were sung by the congregation. The life history was read by Pastor Sylvia Friesen. The ushers in the church were Willard Ginter and Dennis Dyck. The Interment was held at the Schantzenfeld Cemetery, Schantzenfeld, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Fred Dyck, Larry Dyck, Lloyd Janzen, Gord Neustaeter, Debbie Hildebrandt and Bill Ginter. In memory of Mrs. Anna Dyck, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Lung Association or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. |
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