Laura Reimer

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LAURA REIMER

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Laura passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, at the age of 88 years. She finally went to be with her Lord and Saviour and joined her loved ones.Laura was one of four children born to Henry and Helena Ensz on November 1, 1926, in Morse, Saskatchewan.

Laura married the love and companion of her life, Al Reimer on May 28, 1950. They made their home in Steinbach where they raised their two children.

Laura’s main focus was a mother and homemaker supporting her husband at JR. Friesen and Son and later Fairway Ford, as well as the many other organizations and roles he was involved in. She did however have several part time jobs after the kids were in school.

Together Laura and Al spent countless days following their son Randy to many different arenas and ball diamonds watching hundreds, if not thousands, of hockey and baseball games. Later on their daughter Bonnie became involved in Special Olympics and they travelled the country watching her compete in various events.

This all changed when her lifelong companion Al passed away suddenly in 1999. She would have to adjust to a single life again with her daughter Bonnie.

Laura’s faith in God was very important to her. She taught Sunday School for many years at the EMB church now Cornerstone Bible Church and was very active in ladies Bible Study groups. She also enjoyed volunteering at the MCC Thrift Store in Steinbach.

Although we will miss her dearly, as a family we are happy she is in a better place.

She is survived by: her daughter Bonnie, son Randy (Ruth) and three grandsons: Scott (Jamie), Kevin (Sara) and Greg.

She is predeceased by: her husband Alvin Reimer, her parents Henry and Helena Ensz, brother Len (Eileen), sisters: Esther (Herman) Barkman and Blondina, and niece Janet Ensz.

The family is grateful to the wonderful staff at the Rest Haven Nursing Home for their care and compassion over the last seven years.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 162 Hwy. 52 W, Steinbach with a viewing prior to the service. The burial will follow at the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to EnVision Foundation, 84 Brandt Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0E1.

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

As published in The Carillon on Mar 31, 2015