Dueck, Tina Nikkel (1901-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jun 22 p. 26

Birth date: 1901 Sep 8

text of obituary:

TINA DUECK

Tina (Katherina) Dueck of Calgary passed away May 9. She was born Sept. 8, 1901 to Peter and Anna Nikkel in Ukraine. The family moved to Lugovsk, Neu Samara, Russia in 1902 and to Klubnikovo, Orenburg in 1908. She attended church and Sunday school and committed her life to God. In June 1918 she was baptized. In 1926 the family immigrated to Canada. She married Frank Dueck Aug . 17, 1926 in Steinbach, Man.; their theme verse was 2 Cor. 13:11. They settled in Coaldale, Alta. for 3 months, returned to Manitoba, then bought a farm near Coaldale. They moved to another farm in 1941, to Coaldale in 1958 and to Calgary in 1965. She then focused on her handwork and sewing, creating sweaters, afghans, blankets, slippers, doll dresses and other work. She was very active in MCC work. Frank began to have medical problems in 1979. In 1981 they moved to Clearbrook, B.C. She took care of Frank throughout his illness. He died Jan. 9, 1983. Courageous and resilient, she continued to live in a condo in B.C. She travelled to be with family in other provinces and always tried to be at family events. In 1991 she moved back to Calgary. She lived alone for some time, but as her physical condition declined, daughter Bertha and her husband Alfred provided care for her in their home for a time. She then moved to Bethany Manor. She is remembered as a great gift to her family and the community. Predeceased by Frank, and daughter Bertha Quiring June 2, 2000, she is mourned by children Susie Dyck of Calgary, Anne Dick of Lethbridge, Alta., Peter of Calgary, Elsie Orrin of Kelowna, B.C., Alice of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Abe of Winnipeg, John of Calgary, Lora Dykhuisen of Langley, B.C. and Nell Remple of Maple Ridge, B.C.; 41 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The memorial service was May 12 in Highland MB Church, Calgary, with Harry Heidebrecht ministering.