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Dirks, Anastasia Schuliak (1900-2002)
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p. 26
Birth date: 1900 Nov 16
text of obituary:
ANASTASIA DIRKS
Anastasia Dirks passed away July 12. She was born Nov. 16, 1900 to Samuel and Natalie Schuliak in Stulnevo, southern Russia, 5th of 10 children. She married Nicholas Dirks of Waldheim, Russia, then immigrated to Canada. They were charter members of North End MB Church in Winnipeg. Her interest centred around her family; she continually prayed for their spiritual welfare. She enjoyed her home, her garden, dress- making and cooking. Predeceased by Nicholas, son John and 1 granddaughter, she is mourned by children Walfried, Agnes Bernstein, Dorothea Penner, Esther Dick and Evelyn Konrad; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Th e funeral was July 23 in Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, with Keith Poysti ministering.