Dyck, Abe (1938-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jan p. 26

Birth date: 1938 Aug 28

text of obituary:

ABE DYCK

Abram Peter Dyck died Nov. 11 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born Aug. 28, 1938, along with his twin brother, in Portage la Prairie, Man. to David and Katie Dyck. Growing up, there was never a dull moment with two sets of twin boys. Abe received Christ as a young boy and was baptized at 16. Abe loved farming, John Deere tractors, and Dodge vehicles. Abe attended Winkler Bible School, where he met Frieda Klassen, whom he married Aug. 4, 1961. ln 1965, they moved to Port Rowan, Ont., where Abe started a cash crop farm. He also worked for TRW for 21 years. Camping was a passion, and every year included a camping trip across Canada or the U.S. Abe was involved in his church, serving the Lord as an usher, Boys Brigade leader, and Sunday school teacher. He also served on the board of directors at Camp Crossroads and with the Gideons. After retirement, Abe and Frieda joined SOWERS, volunteering with various Christian organizations doing maintenance work. During his illness, Abe used the time to witness to people. He is mourned by Frieda; daughters Pat (Dan) Hiebert, Charlotte (Bert) Reimer, and Melissa (John) Penner; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters. The funeral was Nov. 15 at Port Rowan MB Church.