Editing Siebert. Selma (1929-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 28 p. 11

Birth date: 1929 Apr 21

text of obituary:

<center><h3>SELMA SIEBERT</h3></center>

 Selma Siebert died
Feb. 13. She was born
Apr. 21, 1929 in laird,
Sask. to John and
Katherine Siebert. In
May 1940, the family
moved to B.C. and set-
tled in the Chilliwack
area. At school, Selma
excelled in secretarial
_<&-_--1 and sewing classes.
She was baptized June 1, 1947, joining the
Greendale MB Church. After graduation, Sel-
ma moved to Vancouver where she worked
in a bank, then became receptionist for an
ophthalmologist. In 1949, Selma began a
35-year career as a medical office assistant
for Dr. Miller, who often referred to her as his
"right hand man." She was a member of
Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, B. C.
where she sang in the choir and worked in
the library. She loved singing, reading, knit-
ting, collecting stamps, and taking short
trips with her friends. She also loved to "pull
things together" for family weddings. After
retiring in 1985, she moved to a care home.
Predeceased by 1 brother; she is mourned by
brother John (Rose); sister Frieda (Peter)
Nickel; nieces, nephews and their families.
The memorial service was Feb. 25 at Green-
dale MB Church.

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