Reimer, Helen Dyck (1907-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jun 8 p. 29

Birth date: 1907 Oct 2

text of obituary:

HELEN REIMER

Helen Reimer of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Mar. 6. She was born Oct. 2, 1907 to Aron and Katherine Dyck in Kuban, Russia. In 1924 she immigrated to Tofield, Alta. with her widowed mother and siblings. After a year of farm work, she found work in Winnipeg. Here she accepted Christ and was baptized under the ministry of C.N. Hiebert. In 1930 she married John Reimer. They farmed in Humbolt, Sask. In 1935 they moved to British Columbia, where John worked as a carpenter/farmer. The early years were difficult because of John's poor health. She was ingenious and thrifty. Even in the midst of trials, she would sing songs of praise to God. She and John did volunteer work for MCC and worked on building projects for missions and camps. They faithfully served with the church catering committee for many years. She had a heart for others, giving generously to those in need, whether it was a neighbour or someone overseas. She was concerned about reaching others for Christ, praying and giving to those in Bible schools and children's camps. Her last 8 years were spent in Menno Hospital. Predeceased by John in 1986, daughter Ruth in 1935, son Ruben in 1995, 2 sisters and 1 brother, she is mourned by children John, Dan, Mary Stevens, Alvin, Hilda Falk and Leona Davidson; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. The funeral was Mar. 10 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with John E. Klassen ministering.