Plett, Rebecca Diane (1987-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jan 25 p.25

Birth date: 1987 Feb 15

text of obituary:

REBECCA DIANE PLETT

Rebecca Diane Plett of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. passed away Sept. 20. She was born Feb. 15, 1987 to Walter and Lydia Plett. She smiled and laughed often and had confidence and a strong passion for life. She loved school, social interactions, team and individual sports and, most of all, God. When she was 5, she told her mother that she wanted to have Jesus live in her heart, and made a sincere commitment. At other times, especially prompted by experiences at Pioneer Girls and Camp Crossroads, she prayed, wanting to be certain that her whole heart was dedicated to God. She read her Bible regularly, and many verses were underlined. She was a positive example to her friends. On Nov. 30, 2000 she was diagnosed with leukemia. She had a number of operations and a variety of interventions, but was sensitive to chemotherapy and was susceptible to infection. She was able to attend her grade 8 graduation in June 2001. A few days before she was to be released from hospital, doctors discovered she had meningitis. Throughout her illness, she displayed courage and trust in her Saviour, often reminding others that "God is in control". She is mourned by her parents; siblings Kristi, Melanie, Stephen and Jordan; and grandparents Abram and Erna Duerksen. The funeral was Sept. 24, with Paul Fast and Herman Plett ministering.