Betty Dueck

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BETTY DUECK
(nee Kehler)
February 13, 1931 – October 1, 2015

It is with sadness that we say farewell to our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Betty Dueck (nee Kehler).

She slipped away peacefully on Thursday, October 1st, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born on Friday, February 13, 1931 in the R.M. of Hanover to David S. and Helen Kehler. She was predeceased by her husband Gus, her father, mother, one son and six brothers.

Remaining to cherish Betty's memory are: two sisters, Maria Giesbrecht and Helen Hildebrandt, two brothers, Stanley (Mary) Kehler and Ben (Martha) Kehler, her children: Deborah and Brian Schwark, Theresa and Bill Dyck, Lucille and Bob Rempel, and Conrad and Kristine Dueck; her grandchildren: Cory Dyck, Nathan and Sara Dyck with Jagger and Sebastian, Garreth and Giancarla Rempel with Jackson and Charlotte, Jenessa Robinson with Isaiah, Jahel, and Darnell, Dana and Jon Warkentin, Ava Dueck and Nikola Dueck; as well as extended family and many close friends.

Betty was baptized in 1949 and held strongly to her faith through her whole life. She was a shining example of God's love, compassion, and forgiveness, which showed in the many people whose lives she touched, quietly and powerfully. She was always full of joy and laughter, teaching her children to face life's difficulties with a smile, which kept her spirit young and fresh. At 84, she was ever strong and selfless. She always thought more of the visitors who came to see her and those who cared for her, not complaining or focusing on her own suffering. During her residency at Bethesda Place she made many new friends who will miss her cheerful smile and sense of humor.

Family was very important to her and she was proud of her heritage. She enjoyed getting together with the noisy and jovial Kehler clan and always looked forward to the great times with the Duecks. Betty made her home a welcome place for family and friends. She loved cooking and was a marvelous hostess.

Over the years she served in the church and community. She was a 4-H leader for many years and served extensively at the senior centre in Mitchell. She was hardworking and adventurous and challenged her children to 'learn to do by doing'. A skilled seamstress she sewed everything from draperies to wedding dresses. Her creative, artistic skills and meticulous handiwork were demonstrated in the many items she knit and crocheted. Even in her last months, while living in a nursing home, she embroidered for MCC.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with a devotional to follow at 7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. Viewing also at the chapel prior to the funeral service.

A service to honor Betty Dueck will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.

We would like to sincerely thank the excellent staff for the wonderful care at Bethesda Place including Chaplain Larry Hirst, Dr. Karen Toews, Dr. G. Van der Byl, Melvin Friesen and so many others too numerous to name.

We were appreciative of the family and friends who visited her during her last days.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Betty to the Bethesda Foundation, 316 Henry Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0P9.

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

As published in The Carillon on Oct 05, 2015