MARY DYCK

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MARY DYCK

October 30, 1916 – June 4, 2024

Having lived a long and fulfilled life, Mary Dyck, aged 107 years, passed away peacefully at Calvary Place Personal Care Home in Winnipeg on June 4, 2024.



Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Leona Hiebert, son-in-law Tom Hardern, grandchildren Jason Hiebert (Val Ladan), Chris Hiebert (Allison Shevernoha), Mark Hardern (Natalie Kerr) and Liane Duff (Jordan), her beloved great-grandchildren Flynn and Sadie Hiebert, Miles and Wesley Duff, and Stella and Ruby Hardern. She is also survived by sister-in-law Margaret Froese and nieces and nephews who treasure memories of time spent with her.



Mary was predeceased by her parents Gerhard G. and Katharina Froese, husband Jake, daughter Doreen Hardern, son-in-law Dave Hiebert, sister Tina Dyck, brothers George and Ike, brother-in-law Abe Dyck and sister-in-law Connie Froese.



Mary was born on October 30, 1916 in Hoffnungsort, Manitoba where she began her education until the family moved to the Burwalde School District. She continued her studies at the Burwalde School until illness forced her to drop out in Grade 5. Preferring not to repeat the grade, Mary chose to stay home and help out on the family farm. Working outdoors in the garden and helping out in the fields gave Mary a great deal of enjoyment.



Along with new growth in the garden, a seed of romance was also growing, and on June 17, 1944 Mary was united in marriage to Jake Dyck who had been employed as a hired hand on the Froese farm. In October 1944 Mary and Jake moved to Morden.



During her married life Mary kept busy running the household, raising their two daughter and working alongside Jake when, in 1954, they built a new house on the original property. She lived on the property until November 2023 when she moved to Winnipeg to live with her daughter.



Blessed with boundless energy and good health, Mary always found time to welcome guests into their home and they never left hungry! She was also ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. Mary and Jake provided support, in their home, to her mother-in-law for a time, and also supported and helped her parents on the farm for many years. After her mother was widowed and moved to Morden, Mary ministered to her needs until her passing. She also spent a lot of time with her sister Tina. It was a common sight in Morden to see Mary, carrying supper for both of them, walking to Tina’s home.



Mary was an active member of her church, participating the Ladies Verein as Treasurer, attending Bible Study and sewing quilts for MCC, well into her late nineties. She enjoyed sewing for her family and tending her large garden.



In November 2023, Mary left the home she had resided in for 79 years and moved to Winnipeg. She resided with her daughter until March 2024 when she was hospitalized for two months. Just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day she received a placement at Calvary Place Personal Care Home where she received fabulous care and was doted on until her peaceful passing on June 4, 2004.



A Celebration of Life will be held on June 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Wiebe Funeral Home, Morden, MB. Private burial prior to the service.



The family wishes to thank Mom’s long-time neighbours, Emma Smith and Deb and Jake Klassen for the love and care they showed her. Also thanks to the staff on 1st Floor at Calvary Place Personal Care Home for showing Mom so much love and care in her last couple of weeks. You made her smile again!



In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in Mary’s memory to Mennonite Central Committee.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2024, Jun 08, 2024