Hildebrand, Anna Willms (1917-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jul p. 31

Birth date: 1917 Mar 27

text of obituary:

ANNA HILDEBRAND

Anna Hildebrand died Apr. 28 at age 91 . She was born Mar. 27, 1917 in Tiege, Russia . The family immigrated to Canada, settling in Hepburn, Sask., where Anna made a profession of faith and was baptized in the Hepburn MB Church. In 1938 the family moved to Virgil, Onto Anna worked in canning factories, cleaned houses, and was a nanny. She married Victor Hildebrand in 1954. They farmed in Skiff, Alta. In 1989 they moved to Coaldale, Alta. Her health declined and she entered long-term care in 2000. Anna enjoyed handwork, music, and interacting with people. She was an impec- cable housekeeper and often hosted visiting missionaries. Bible reading and prayer were part of her daily life. She is mourned by Victor; children Marilyn and David (Hilda); 3 grandchildren. The memorial service was May 1 at Coaldale MB Church.