ANN REIMER

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ANN REIMER On Sunday, February 2, 2003 at the Steinbach Resthaven, Ann Reimer of Steinbach passed away at the age of 93. Ann was predeceased by her husband Peter A. Reimer on January 6, 1972. She will be sadly missed by daughter Dawn and husband Jim Eccles of Thunder Bay, ON; son Dwight and wife Jayda Reimer of Oxnard, CA; and daughter Sue Ann and husband Stan Doerksen of Brampton, ON. A very loving and precious Nana will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Naomi Vondell, Barbara Eccles, Jennifer and husband Robin Merkley, Jannette and husband Andrew Netherton, Lisa Reimer, Larra and husband David Dunlop, Jay Doerksen, Eric Doerksen, Shawna Doerksen. Her young great-grandchildren, Isabelle Netherton and Jackson Dunlop, have met Ann, but not had the joy of knowing her. Ann enjoyed the company of babies and especially loved watching these two little ones during their visits. Ann was predeceased by her parents, Adolph and Amelia Mueller; six brothers; two sisters and one half-brother. She is survived by her brother Alvin, of Toronto, ON. Ann was born in Hochstadt, MB on November 30, 1909 and married Peter A. Reimer on April 25, 1931. They settled in the Steinbach area, farming on what is now the Steinbach Mennonite Museum property, and also lived in Carman, MB for a period of time. After retiring from the farm, they lived in Steinbach. Ann volunteered for many years with the church, providing support and provisions for young families, and also gave her time to the well-baby clinic held by the Health Unit. Ann worked with her sister Elizabeth at Modern Shoe Shop, then at Rays Interiors. Several years following Peters death, she sold her home in Steinbach and moved to Burlington, ON and then Brampton, ON to be closer to family. The grandchildren had the wonderful privilege of truly getting to know her and having her involved in their lives during this period. In 1988, recognizing her declining health, she returned to Steinbach and lived at the Resthaven until her death. The family is very grateful for the care throughout her stay at the Resthaven and wish to thank the dedicated staff for their gentleness and sensitivity in the days before her death. Ann will be so sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Her cheerful joy of life, wonderfully positive outlook, generosity, and love for her family, friends, neighbours and caregivers will never be forgotten. The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 420 Main St., Steinbach. There will be a memorial time from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at Loewen Funeral Home, Hwy 12 South, Steinbach. If friends so desire, donations may be made to MCC or the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Anns memory. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel - Steinbach

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2003