Bergmann, Heidi Reimer (1923-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 18

Birth date: 1923 Feb 26

text of obituary:

HEIDI BERGMANN

Heidi Bergmann passed away Dec. 5. She was born Feb. 26, 1923 in Kuban, Russia. The family immigrated to Canada when she was 2. Her mother died when she was 12. Later the family moved to B.C.'s Fraser Valley. She married Abram Bergmann in April 1942. She is remembered for her ability to create a nurturing environment of order, comfort and acceptance; wonderful cooking; quiet, serene faith in God; sense of play balanced with conscientiousness and honesty; balanced life of hard work, good food, yearly vacations and Sabbath observance; love and care for her family; and ability to live peace, facing death and suffering without complaint. Predeceased by Abram, 1 granddaughter, 1 sister and 5 brothers, she is mourned by children Luella Wiebe, Sophie Klassen, Wilma Derksen, Wes, and Patricia Arndt; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 1 brother and 3 sisters. The memorial service was in Menno Home chapel, Abbotsford, B.C., with David Dick ministering.