Wiebe, Nellie Tessman (1911-2000)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Feb 02 p. 28

Birth date: 1911 Aug 11

text of obituary:

NELLIE WIEBE

Nellie Wiebe of Chilliwack, B.C passed away Dec. 19. She was born Aug. 11, 1911 to Henry and Pauline Tessman in Alexanderpol, Russia. She accepted Christ at 16 and was baptized later that summer. The family immigrated to Canada, settling in Manitou, Man. in 1930. She married Isaac Wiebe June 26, 1936 in Manitou MB Church. In 1945 Isaac broke his back in an accident. Upon the advice of doctors, they moved to B.C They bought a small farm in East Chilliwack, where they lived for over 30 years. They were active in East Chilliwack MB Church. They retired to Chilliwack. After many strokes, Isaac died in 1984. She enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother and was a great role model. She was hospitable, always having an open door for guests. She is remembered for her wonderful baking and cooking, for the knitting and crocheting she did for others, and for her unconditional love and prayers. She lived according to the advice she gave her granddaughter: "Live your life well so that in the end you have no regrets. Always stay true to God; love and care for others." She is mourned by children Anne Wiebe and Martha Willms, both of Kelowna, B.C, Nellie Janzen of Abbotsford, B.C and Elmer of Chilliwack; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Dec. 23 in Chilliwack Central MB Church, with Adam Wiggins ministering.