ROSALINDA WIEBE

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ROSALINDA WIEBE

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Rosalinda Wiebe (Klassen) went to meet her Lord on October 30, 2023, at the age of 95 years.

Linda (Rosalinda) was born on July 20, 1928, in Rosenfeld, Manitoba, to David J. and Katherine Klassen. Linda was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Elmer Richard Wiebe in 2007, her parents; her parents-in-law, five brothers, two sisters, six brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law, three nephews and one niece-in-law.

Linda leaves to mourn her children and their spouses, Brian and Shawna Wiebe, Keith and Katherine Stansfield, Bernard and Kimberly Wiebe and Brent and Annie Wiebe; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and her beloved extended family.

Linda was born on the family farm and being the middle child, she was a second pair of hands for her mother, caring for her younger siblings. Linda attended high school in Winkler after the family moved outside Carman, Manitoba. Linda’s faith in God was formed early in life and she was baptized at the age of 19 at the Plum Coulee Mennonite Bergthaler Church. Her prayer vigils throughout her life sustained her and her family through many trials.

In 1948 she entered registered nurses training at St. Boniface General Hospital where she made many lifelong friends and became immersed in the profession she loved. After graduation, Linda began her nursing career at the Carman General Hospital where, as fate would have it, she met a handsome young farmer from Homewood and the rest is history. Elmer and Linda were married on November 25, 1953.

The newlyweds set up their home on Elmer's parents' farmyard and over the years, were blessed by four children, which necessitated a move to their own homestead in 1956, and in 1960 to a new home on their farm.

Elmer and Linda were members of the Homewood Bergthaler Mennonite Church and were stalwart leaders of the church serving as deacons, Sunday School teachers and attending Mennonite conferences provincially and nationally.

Linda continued nursing throughout her life, culminating at the Boyne Lodge from 1980 to 1995. Never one to be idle, besides supporting the farm, Linda was a volunteer chaplain at the Health Sciences Centre and was recognized with a Service Excellence award in 2006. Linda volunteered for the Carman Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Thrift Store from its inception until she was 90. She was a committed support for the Carman Palliative Care Society and later she volunteered for the Boyne Lodge until the age of 92.

Sadly, Linda’s life changed when Elmer passed away unexpectedly in 2007. The love of her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren returned some of the spark in her life. Linda's greatest joys were caring for others, feeding her family and gaining compliments for her legendary baking, that helped to celebrate countless anniversaries and birthdays and ease many losses.

Linda's final years brought the difficulties of coping with increasing immobility and frailty. Never one to give in without a fight, she had many miraculous recoveries until the Lord called her home, to be at peace.

Linda's exuberant personality, dedication to helping others and her strong faith in God will always be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She lived a full and rich life that inspired us all and we rejoice that she is now in the company of angels.

Funeral service will be held November 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carman Mennonite Church, with viewing at Doyle’s Funeral Chapel on November 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Mennonite Central Committee, Carman Palliative Care or the Boyne Lodge, Carman.

Doyle’s Funeral Chapel of Carman is in charge of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2023