Dyck, Anne R. Penner (1920-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 May19 p. 26

Birth date: 1920 Oct 6

text of obituary:

ANNE R. DYCK

Anne R. Dyck died Jan. 2 with her youngest son at her side. She was born Oct. 6, 1920 in southern Russia. She immigrated with her parents to Canada in 1930 and eventually settled in Winkler, Man. There, Anne received the majority of her education and joined the MB church, getting involved in the choir, women's groups, library, and MCC. She married Ike Dyck in 1942. In 1967, shortly after their 25th anniversary, the couple went to Paraguay to serve with MCC. They returned to North America to help young people with mental and physical disabilities in Topeka, Kansas and then Omaha, Nebraska. They moved to Calgary in 1976 where they served as house parents for troubled teenagers. Anne and Ike retired in Kelowna, B.C. and got involved in the MB church there. They also enjoyed travelling to different countries, including Honduras, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Anne made friends easily due to her sunny disposition, so her adjustment to a care home after her husband's death in 2002 was fairly smooth. Predeceased by Ike; daughter Elvira; granddaughter Shannon; 1 son-in-law; she is mourned by children Sylvia, Laurelly Nickel, Leslie (Nola), Elvina (Henry) Petkau, and R. Glenn (Jamie); 8 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren; 2 brothers. A memorial service will be July 12 at Winkler MB Church.