Dyck, David (1909-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 28

Birth date: 1909 Mar 6

Text of obituary:

DAVID DYCK

David Dyck of Winnipeg passed away Nov. 18. He was born Mar. 6, 1909 to Abram and Anna Dyck in Waselovka, Russia . At 16, he accepted Christ. In 1926 the family immigrated to Newton, Man. and bought a farm. He attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School 1931-35. He married Katie Toews June 17, 1934. They thrived on the farm, and he sought ways to wisely divide his time between his ministry, family and farming duties. He helped establish Newton MB Church in 1929, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir and quartets. He became Sunday school superintendent. He was ordained in 1943. He served as assistant church leader for 12 years and as pastor for 13 years. He worked to organize Daily Vacation Bible Schools in the area with help from the Canadian Sunday School Mission. He gave much of his time to teaching and mentoring young people who wanted to pursue a calling in ministry. After 37 years of farming, he and Katie retired to Winnipeg, joining Portage Ave. MB Church. He served as chaplain at Donwood Manor for the next 12 years. He was active in church and volunteered as a telephone counsellor for 100 Huntley Street. He was an avid scholar, taking many opportunities to further his education. To the end, he was strong in his faith, concerned for the spiritual well-being of others and content with the love of his family. Predeceased by Katie May 12, 2001 and all of his siblings, he is mourned by children Harold of Abbotsford, B.C, Arnold of Oakville, Man., Abe of Port Rowan, Ont., Frank of White Rock, B.C, Alice Epp of St. Norbert, Man. and Lois of Winkler; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 21 in Portage Ave. MB Church, with Claude Pratte and John Klassen ministering.