Driediger, Susie Karoline Dyck (1918-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 30

Birth date: 1918 Oct 4

text of obituary:

SUSIE KAROLINE DRIEDIGER

Susie Karoline Driediger died June 26 at age 88. She was born Oct. 4, 1918 in Ukraine to George and Susannah Dyck. The family immigrated to Canada in 1924, settling near Winkler, Man. At 12, Susie committed her life to Christ after hearing a missionary from China preach. She was baptized in 1934, joining the MB church in Gnadenthal, Man. Susie attended Winkler Bible School and then worked as a practical nurse in Winnipeg's Concordia Hospital. She married William Driediger May 1941 and they established a home in Oak Lake, Man. In 1948, Susie and William moved to the Fraser Valley, B.C. After several years of farming, they established Garden Chapel Funeral Homes. In 1970 they retired and fulfilled their dream of travelling and experiencing God's wonderful creation. Predeceased by Willie in 1990, she is mourned by children Alvera (Harry) Dyck, Wil (lrm), Erv (Beryl), Ed (Karen), Dorothy (Rick) Friesen, Robert, and Lynda (John) Mann; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The memorial service was July 3 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Abbotsford, B.C.