LAURA ISAAC

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LAURA ISAAC Laura Isaac was born April 22, 1940 to Cornelius and Elizabeth Toews at Morris, MB. In 1943, she moved with her parents to Kleefeld, MB, where she spent her childhood and youth years. She peacefully departed this life at Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, MB on April 22, 2006, reaching the age of 67 years. At a young age, she realized her need of a Saviour and gave her heart to the Lord. She was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite at Kleefeld in June 1953. She endeavoured to stay true to her vows until her passing. On October 10, 1958, she was married to me, John Isaac, at Kleefeld, MB. To this union were born six children. We spent our first few years together on the home farm at Hochstadt, MB. In 1964, we moved to Roblin, MB where we spent the next 33 years. Here we raised our family and had many happy times. In 1997, we moved to Steinbach, where I accepted a position at Maplewood Manor. She enjoyed the added dimension this move brought to her life by the involvement with the residents and staff. Throughout her life, she enjoyed doing handwork and sewing. Many hours were spent during her illness making gifts for her grandchildren. This project gave her much satisfaction but she left us before it was completed. She had a gift for composing and has left us many poems and songs. Five years ago cancer became a part of her life. She bravely accepted her lot, although not without struggles. After a lengthy battle with the disease, she became weary and God called her home. We as a family are grateful that she cleared her way and left a clear testimony of being ready to meet her Lord. We also appreciated the loving care she received at Maplewood Manor the last eleven days of her life. Though we grieve, we look forward to the blessing of meeting her again some day in Heaven, where there will be no more pain. She leaves to mourn her passing: me, her loving husband, two sons and four daughters: Marilyn and Calvin James, of Carrot River, SK; Mildred and Bernie Friesen of Rosenort, MB; Marcel and special friend Elizabeth Nagy of Kitchener, Ontario; Ray and Sheryl of Bredenbury, SK; Lynette and Lynwood Friesen of Roblin, MB; Brenda and Phillip Wiebe of Steinbach, MB; nineteen grandchildren and many more relatives and friends. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Tues, April 25 at 7 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Steinbach on Wednesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Heritage Cemetery. Arrangements by: Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach Winnipeg, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2006