BERTHA DREIMANIS (SCHULTEISS, JESTADT)

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BERTHA DREIMANIS (nee SCHULTEISS, JESTADT) December 16, 1919- October 22, 2004 Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Bertha Dreimanis, aged 84, passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital with loved ones by her side. She is lovingly remembered by her dear husband Voldemars (Walter) of 32 years; sons, Thomas, (Tannis) and James, (Linda) Daughter Leona Saj, (Walter) daughter-in-law Shirley Jestadt; sister Anne Ruppel; and sister-in-law Molly Schulteiss. Also her grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Heather, Matthew, Thomas, Julia and Kate; and many relatives and friends. Bertha was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Jestadt; her parents, four sisters, one brother and two beloved sons, Robert and Paul. Our mother was born and raised in Winnipeg. She was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church and in 1932 moved her membership to Zion Lutheran Church with her family. She married Joseph Jestadt in 1946 and became a widow after 10 years. In 1972 she married Walter sharing many happy years together. Bertha was an avid Quilter and a charter member of the Manitoba Prairie Quilters. She also held an Honorary Life Membership with the West Kildonan Horticultural Society. She was a constant volunteer at the Red River Exhibition and received her 25 year award pin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Lukes Zion Lutheran Church, 2903 McPhillips St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2004