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THEODORA JULIA DERKSEN
Surrounded by her three children and having lived a very full and productive life of faith and service, Theodora (Dorothy) Julia Derksen (Loewen) passed on to be with Jesus on Friday, October 20, 2023, at age 90.
Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, George; daughters, Beverley (Warren) Pettit, Millicent (Paul) Anderson and son, Chris (Lois) Derksen; grandchildren, Meghan (Trevor) Fabian, Miranda and Claire Pettit, Niel (Louise), Jane and Ellis Anderson, William and Hudson Derksen, and her chosen daughter, Darlene (Reg) Wiebe. Dorothy is also survived by siblings, Joan Enns, Lily (Al) Quiring, Dave (Elfrieda) Loewen, Art (Lois) Loewen, sister-in-law, Esther Loewen Hiebert, Rose Loewen, Ruth (Henry) Dueck, and Grace Janze. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. Peter D. and Mrs. Anna Loewen and her brother, Ben Loewen.
Dorothy had a long-time career in education both in the public school system, and for many years at Red River College. She was a talented and highly-intelligent individual who put her skills to good use both professionally and in many volunteer positions she pursued throughout her lifetime - most notably as the producer of the dramatized version of Handel’s Messiah presented at Calvary Temple. She served on boards, committees, organized events, was an exceptional cook and baker and shared her love, encouragement, insight and wisdom liberally and generously.
Funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg. Viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow at approximately 4:00 p.m. at Westridge Memorial Gardens in Winkler, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2023
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Dear George, Bev, Millie and Chris, So sorry to hear of your loss. Indeed Dorothy has won the glorious race! We fondly remember our monthly Bible studies together and our fellowship dinners. She often took our little family under her wing and served us pancakes and sausages after Sunday service. Her hospitality was outstanding. Surely the coming of the Lord will bring us together soon. All of our love, Norman, Diane Andrew and Jeff Hunter - Posted by: Diane and Norman Hunter (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2023