Annie Dueck

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ANNIE DUECK

Annie Dueck (nee Zacharias) born on January 13, 1922, was promoted to glory on November 20, 2015 at the age of 93. She grew up in the village of Rheinland, MB, as a daughter of Peter and Marie Zacharias, in a blended family of 19 children. Annie went to work as a maid in Rosenort at the age of 15, and in the following years met Cornelius F. Dueck. They fell in love and were married on November 9, 1941, and celebrated 65 years of marriage. Cornie and Annie had four daughters and two sons: Adeline (Don) Warkentin, Mary (Stan) Klassen, Elvira (Elmer) Warkentin, Barry (Barbara) Dueck, Alvin (Arlene) Dueck and Jeannette (Elmer) Thiessen. The family tree includes 16 grandchildren and spouses, 24 great-grandchildren and spouses, and one great-great-grandchild. Cornie predeceased Annie in 2007.

Annie and Cornie farmed in the Rosenort area for twenty-five years, and then were involved in pastoral ministry for the next twenty-five years in Kamsack and Pelly, SK, Aylmer, ON, and Lowe Farm, MB. Upon retiring they moved to Steinbach, MB where Mom lived until 2011. Annie deeply loved her family and had a very special relationship with her grandchildren.

Annie deeply loved her God. She read her Bible and prayed daily for all her family and many missionaries serving around the world.

Annie was an incredibly creative and talented woman. She designed and sewed clothes for her family, beautiful wedding gowns for her daughters and many nieces, and created amazing wedding cakes. She knitted, crocheted and quilted, and her home displayed beautiful needle point pictures. All her children and grandchildren were blessed with creative gifts.

Annie was a life-long learner and read extensively. Her grade 8 education was enhanced with knowledge from the World Book Encyclopedia which she “googled” constantly. Sports was a keen interest of hers and she loved watching hockey, baseball, football, curling, figure skating and following Wimbledon competitions. Puzzling was another hobby in her later years. Annie loved to go camping with family and she and Dad enjoyed traveling.

Annie enjoyed reasonably good health until December 2014, although a severe case of shingles and losing a kidney finally forced her to give up driving and living on her own at the age of 89. She moved to Winnipeg to be closer to her children and enjoyed four years in the Donwood Assisted Living Apartments. Her health declined quickly in the last three months. Annie passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Annie will be greatly missed by her family, her Zacharias family, her Dueck nieces and nephews and friends. The staff at Donwood quickly learned to love her beautiful blue eyes and ready smile.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the care of Dr. Rowland Hayward, Dr. Myron Thiessen and all the wonderful, caring Donwood Manor Personal Care Home doctors and staff. The family will miss her so much but are thankful she has gone to heaven to celebrate with Jesus, their Dad and many loved ones.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB, with viewing prior to the service. The burial will follow at the Heritage Cemetery in Steinbach, MB.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donwood Manor Personal Care Home, Winnipeg, MB.

Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in The Carillon on Nov 23, 2015