LAURA VIOLA DYCK

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LAURA VIOLA DYCK On Tuesday, January 1, 2008, with her family at her side, Laura Viola Dyck of Rainy River, ON, went to be with her Lord, at the age of 77 years. She was predeceased by her sister Marie (Leo) Neuman, and her three brothers, Arthur, Erdman (Sylvia), and Edward (Trudy) Friesen as well as in-laws, Peter (Mary) Dyck, Albert (Lillian) Dyck, and Anne (Tim) Evans. Laura was born on May 21, 1930, to parents Katherina and Jacob Friesen in Halbstadt, Manitoba. She was married to Ike Dyck on August 20, 1950, in Altona, MB, and lived in several communities in southern Manitoba before moving to their current home in Rainy River, ON, in 1966. Laura devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She had many stories of growing up on the farm in southern Manitoba and especially loved to share them with her grandchildren on her lap. Being an avid reader, Laura would enjoy and initiate passionate discussions about any topic with whomever would participate. She truly appreciated the beauty in nature, especially flowers, and had a spectacular display around the house every summer. Laura and Ike very much enjoyed traveling, or relaxing and fishing at their cottage on a little island on Lake of The Woods. Laura was active in the church and strong in her faith to the very end. Laura leaves to mourn her husband of 57 years, Ike Dyck, her children, Garry (Carol), Darryl (Corey), Nadine (Barry), Kevin (Kristen), Stuart (Faye), as well as 16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Eve Cleveland of British Columbia and Alice (Fred) Perry (nee Brunn) of Alberta, sister-in-law Neta Friesen of British Columbia, brother-in-law John (Betty) Dyck of Winnipeg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will take place Friday evening, January 4, 2008, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church, 307 First Street, Rainy River, ON. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church, with Pastor Mark Mast officiating. Faspa (lunch) will follow at the Rainy River Legion on Fourth Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church Building Fund, PO Box 756, Rainy River, Ontario P0W 1L0, will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2008