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1927 in Rosenort, Russia | 1927 in Rosenort, Russia | ||
to Franz and Susanna | to Franz and Susanna | ||
Dyck and grew up | Dyck and grew up during a turbulent time of | ||
revolution and war. Her | revolution and war. Her | ||
experiences included | experiences included | ||
being caught in the | being caught in the | ||
crossfire of battling | crossfire of battling German and Russian armies | ||
during WWII, and a dangerous escape to eventual freedom in Berlin's American zone. Mimi | |||
during WWII, and a dangerous escape to | |||
accepted Christ as her Saviour at 14, and was | accepted Christ as her Saviour at 14, and was | ||
baptized on her 19th birthday. In Germany, she | baptized on her 19th birthday. In Germany, she | ||
took a tailoring and design course, leading to | took a tailoring and design course, leading to | ||
her lifelong career. In 1948, Mimi immigrated | her lifelong career. In 1948, Mimi immigrated | ||
to Canada. She was always thankful for | to Canada. She was always thankful for her | ||
freedom in Canada. Her love and care | freedom in Canada. Her love and care extended to all she met, and she spent much time | ||
praying for those in need. She is mourned by | praying for those in need. She is mourned by | ||
sisters Elfrieda and Katie; nieces and nephews . | sisters Elfrieda and Katie; nieces and nephews. | ||
The memorial service was Sept. 2 at Clearbrook | The memorial service was Sept. 2 at Clearbrook | ||
MB Church, Abbotsford. | MB Church, Abbotsford. | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:30, 30 October 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 27
Birth date: 1927 May 19
text of obituary:
MIMI DYCK
Mimi Dyck died Sept. 1. She was born May 19, 1927 in Rosenort, Russia to Franz and Susanna Dyck and grew up during a turbulent time of revolution and war. Her experiences included being caught in the crossfire of battling German and Russian armies during WWII, and a dangerous escape to eventual freedom in Berlin's American zone. Mimi accepted Christ as her Saviour at 14, and was baptized on her 19th birthday. In Germany, she took a tailoring and design course, leading to her lifelong career. In 1948, Mimi immigrated to Canada. She was always thankful for her freedom in Canada. Her love and care extended to all she met, and she spent much time praying for those in need. She is mourned by sisters Elfrieda and Katie; nieces and nephews. The memorial service was Sept. 2 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford.