Susan LOEWEN

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LOEWEN: Susan Loewen (nee Dyck), beloved wife of William (Bill) Loewen, of the Moore Park district passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Center on July 5, 2011, shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 69. Susan was born on March 28, 1942, in Altona, Manitoba, the second daughter of George D. and Lena (nee Kehler) Dyck. The family lived in the Rosenfeld area and moved to Boissevain when she was 14. At the age of 9 she gave her heart to Jesus. She attended the Winkler Bible School for 2 years. On June 10, 1961, she married her sweetheart, William Loewen. They made their home on the farm. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking, cooking, combining, and raising their 5 children. She was an accomplished, self-taught seamstress, being able to design and sew any special occasion gowns and outfits. She was a 4-H leader for 12 years teaching sewing, cooking, and handicrafts. Bill and Susan attended the Justice MB Church where she took part in the Ladies’ Aid, taught Sunday School and was the head of the Food Committee for many years. She was involved with the Gospel Light Bible Camp, cooking, purchasing groceries, and planning menus. For the past 21 years she worked in the children’s ministry in Grand Valley Community Church. She was a genuine, kind, compassionate lady. She was involved in many communities, including farming, school, church, and the farmer’s market. She was loved by all who came in contact with her. Her love for children gave her the patience to take care of 21 foster children over the years. She took part in the Brandon Farmer’s Market for the past 12 years. She was well known for her excellent quality of baking, canning and produce.Susan was predeceased by her parents, George D. and Lena Dyck, sister Tena, and brother Donald. Susan is survived by her husband, William (Bill) of 50 years and their 5 children, Brenda (Glen) Newton, children Kristin (Dustin) Hack, Jason (Natasha), Brad; Reg (Sharon) Loewen, children Sarah Heppner, Vance (Nicki) and great-grandchildren Kyara and Hayden, Trent and special friend Jeannie; Rhonda (Dave) Koslowsky, children Justin and Terra; daughter Jeanette (Mike) Ens, children Billy, Abby, Greg, and Daniel; Nancy (Barry) Reimer, children Eric, Paul and Luke. She is also survived by sisters, Nettie (Art) Brown, and Gertie (Ken) Hyde, brother John (Betty) Dyck, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Pallbearers were 6 of her grandsons - Brad Newton, Vance Loewen, Trent Loewen, Justin Koslowsky, Billy Ens and Eric Reimer. Viewing was held at Memories Chapel on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Interment was in Moore Park Cemetery. A Memorial Service took place at Richmond Park MB Church July 11, 2011, with Pastor Gerry Harms officiating. Because of her love for children donations may be made to Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, Unit 202, 37-11th St, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4J2. Mom’s Christian faith was very real and strong. She knew that one day she would be with her Lord and Savior. In John 3:16 it says “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not die, but have eternal life.”As a family, this is very reassuring because God’s promise of eternal life means that we will see her again in heaven. She will be greatly missed by us all.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 16, 2011