Rempel, Delora Ann (1925-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Jan 26 p. 3

Birth date: 1925 Jan 4

text of obituary:

MRS. DIETRICH REMPEL

Delora Ann Rempel was born on January 4, 1925, in the home of her parents in Mountain Lake, Minn. In infancy and youth , she had a close playmate and companion in her twin sister, Eldora. She attended the local public and high schools and found employment in the community. By nature she seemed to be happy and carefree.

She sensed her need of a Saviour in the 13th year of her life, and professed salvation through faith in Christ. Rev. D. A. Regier baptized and received her into the fellowship of the E.M.B. church on September 11, 1938.

On August 15, 1947, Delora and Dietrich Rempel exchanged marriage vows at a lawn wedding with Rev. Victor Graber officiating. The scene of the wedding was at the home of her parents.

Douglas James was born to them on octrober 25 of the following year.

Delora was admitted to teh bEthel hospital on Sunday, Christmas Day, at 8:00 p.m. after enjoying the Christmas family reunion at her parental homes. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 6:00 a. m. she gave birth to a baby girl which did nto lvie after which serious complications set in, that were the cause of her