Dueck, Anne (1923-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Feb 4 p. 27

Birth date: 1923 Jan 5

text of obituary:

ANNE DUECK

Anne Dueck died Dec. 13. She was born Jan. 5, 1923 in Orenburg, Russia to Peter and Anna Dueck. The famiJy immigrated to Coaldale, AJta. in 1926. Anne accepted Christ as her Saviour at 12 and was baptized, joining Coaldale MB Church. Her desire to follow Jesus never waned. She graduated from Coaldale Bible School. She was active in VBS and Sunday school, leading children's singing for 18 years. She worked as a nursing aide in Coaldale Hospital, then studied at University of Alberta, receiving her Bachelor of Education degree. She taught school in Coaldale until her retirement in 1993. She loved travelling, including a study tour of Israel with Wheaton College in 1972, and working in St. Lucia with World Team Missions in 1975. She did everything with deep commitment and diligence. She loved her extended family, praying fervently for them. Predeceased by sisters Margaret, Agnes and Mary, she is mourned by sister Susie; brothers Peter, Henry and Jack; nieces and nephews. The funeral was Dec. 18 in Coaldale MB Church with Lorne Willms and Rudy Heidebrecht ministering.