Hildebrand, Esther Elsie Unrau (1941-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jan p. 27

Birth date: 1941 Mar 9

text of obituary:

ESTHER ELSIE HILDEBRAND

Esther Elsie Hildebrand died peacefully Sept. 1. She was born Mar. 9, 1941 in Winkler, Man. to Abe and Edna Unrau. At 8, she accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour and at 12, she rededicated her life at a revival meeting. Esther married Laurence Hildebrand April 11, 1963 and spent time helping him on the farm in Myrtle, Man. She was baptized in 1982, joining the Carman Gospel Light MB Church, where she served in various ministries such as Pioneer Girls, Awana, Sunday school committee, choir, and as pianist. Esther and Laurence moved to Winkler in 1999. Esther enjoyed camping, travelling, painting, and scrap- booking. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. Predeceased by 1 grandchild; she is mourned by Laurence; children Cheryl (Dennis) Hildebrand, Richard (Jennifer), Connie (Darcey) Dueck; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother; 1 sister. The funeral was Sept. 6 at Winkler MB Church.