Dyck, Nettie Dueck (1913-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Dec 15 p. 26 & 2007 Feb p. 31

Birth date: 1913 Mar 27

text of obituary:

NETTIE DYCK

Nettie Dyck died Oct. 23 at age 93. She was born Mar. 27, 1913 in Osterwick, Ukraine to Wilhelm and Angenetha Dueck. In March 1931, she married Gerhard Dyck. She was baptized on Pentecost of the same year. In 1943, the family immigrated to Canada and lived for several years in Morden, Man. before settling in Burlington, Ont. Nettie was a loving wife and mother. A skillful gardener, she decorated the pulpit each Sunday at Mountview MB Church, Stoney Creek, Ont. She loved to crochet and read. Through all the challenges in her life, Nettie trusted in her Lord for guidance and comfort. Predeceased by Gerhard; daughter Erna; sister Margarete; she is mourned by sons Jake (Lori) and George (Irene); daughter Kathy (Carl) Steele; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 27 at Faith Christian Reform Church, Burlington.

Editor's note: The following correction appeared in the Feb edition of the Mennonite Brethren Herald

Correction: The obituary for Nettie Dyck (Dec. 15) incorrectly reported the family's immigration date. The family left Russia in 1943 and immigrated to Canada in 1948.