Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Sunday and from 1PM-6PM on Monday at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden and at the church prior to the service. Interment to follow at the Schoenweise Cemetery. Donations may be made in Anne's memory to Tabor Home Inc.
Anne Zacharias (nee Giesbrecht)1929 - 2021
Anne Zacharias was born to Peter and Anna Giesbrecht on September 8, 1929 in the village of Rosengart, MB. She went to her heavenly home on Thursday August 19, 2021, reaching the age of 91 years. Anne was the first-born and Tina, Mary and Francis followed. Anne attended school in the village school of Rosengart and as a young girl enjoyed her time spent with her village friends. As a young adult, one winter Anne had the adventure of riding the train to Morden to take a sewing course. Anne was baptized upon her confession of faith in Sommerfeld Mennonite Church in the village of Reinland in 1947. On November 19th, 1950 Anne married Bill Zacharias. They were married for 70 years. After their marriage, Bill and Anne bought a small farm near Stephenfield, MB and sometime later moved to a mixed farm near Schoenwiese. A son, who passed away in infancy and five girls were born and raised on the family farm. Anne was actively involved in the farm; driving combine, milking cows, raising chickens, meals to the field and whatever came her way. In 1998 Anne and Bill retired to the town of Morden where she continued to be busy gardening, canning, volunteering and floor curling. Anne enjoyed spending time with family, travelling, volunteering, growing beautiful flowers, baking, canning, and cooking.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Anne was ready to join her Aspen family for breakfast, when it was apparent that she had suffered another stroke. She remained mostly unresponsive until her peaceful passing on Thursday August 19, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. When she was deemed palliative, many of her family members, grandchildren and great children had an opportunity to say goodbye to her. We are confident she felt the love that surrounded her. It was special that all five of her daughters were able to spend a little time in Anne’s presence, including Valerie, who was able to cross the border for the very first time in a year and a half.
Anne is survived by her husband Bill, five daughters and their families: daughter, Sharon (John Friesen) of Altona, Heidi (Lyndon Toews), Celina, Liam and Natalie, Brent Friesen (Tara), Ellie and Raegan, daughter, Shirley (Jack Fehr) of Morden, Lavonne (Sheldon Penner) Kolby, Taliya and Luke, Travis Fehr and Crystal (Brent Froese) Morgan and Ella, daughter, daughter, Jean (Rick Ginter) of Winnipeg, Matthew Friesen (Ashley) Chase, Makena, and Madden, Chad Friesen (Teri-Lynn), daughter, Valerie (Mark Cheatley) of Langdon, North Dakota, Justin Cheatley, Rachel Cheatley, daughter, Hayley (Geoff Loewen) of Gretna, Tyler, Cody (Jozanna) and Dylan, her siblings: Tina (Ben Hiebert) of Winnipeg, Mary (Dan Mehner) of Arizona and Frank (Dorothy) Giesbrecht of Winkler and many nieces and nephews. Mom is also survived by her Zacharias in-laws: Eva Paetkau (Albert) and Marge Zacharias (John), Mary Zacharias and Shirley Zacharias. She was predeceased by her infant son, Willy Lawrence on April 19th, 1952 and her parents, Peter and Anna Giesbrecht, her in-laws, Cornie Martens and the Zacharias family - Jacob and Elizabeth Zacharias, Barbara, Susie, Anne, Marie, Betty, Jake, Nettie, Tina and Dave.
Bill truly was an example of ‘love beyond measure’ as he supported his wife through daily visits at Altona Hospital, Salem Home for four years and Tabor Home for four years. The family will forever be grateful to know that their Mom always knew how much her husband loved her with his daily visits and his reassurance. Thank you to all the caregivers in the last 8 ½ years. We couldn’t have done it without you. Rest in peace, Mama.
Funeral service on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at the Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with interment at the Schoenwiese Cemetery. Donations may be made in Anne’s memory to Tabor Home Inc.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com
Anne Zacharias (nee Giesbrecht)1929 - 2021
Anne Zacharias was born to Peter and Anna Giesbrecht on September 8, 1929 in the village of Rosengart, MB. She went to her heavenly home on Thursday August 19, 2021, reaching the age of 91 years. Anne was the first-born and Tina, Mary and Francis followed. Anne attended school in the village school of Rosengart and as a young girl enjoyed her time spent with her village friends. As a young adult, one winter Anne had the adventure of riding the train to Morden to take a sewing course. Anne was baptized upon her confession of faith in Sommerfeld Mennonite Church in the village of Reinland in 1947. On November 19th, 1950 Anne married Bill Zacharias. They were married for 70 years. After their marriage, Bill and Anne bought a small farm near Stephenfield, MB and sometime later moved to a mixed farm near Schoenwiese. A son, who passed away in infancy and five girls were born and raised on the family farm. Anne was actively involved in the farm; driving combine, milking cows, raising chickens, meals to the field and whatever came her way. In 1998 Anne and Bill retired to the town of Morden where she continued to be busy gardening, canning, volunteering and floor curling. Anne enjoyed spending time with family, travelling, volunteering, growing beautiful flowers, baking, canning, and cooking.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Anne was ready to join her Aspen family for breakfast, when it was apparent that she had suffered another stroke. She remained mostly unresponsive until her peaceful passing on Thursday August 19, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. When she was deemed palliative, many of her family members, grandchildren and great children had an opportunity to say goodbye to her. We are confident she felt the love that surrounded her. It was special that all five of her daughters were able to spend a little time in Anne’s presence, including Valerie, who was able to cross the border for the very first time in a year and a half.
Anne is survived by her husband Bill, five daughters and their families: daughter, Sharon (John Friesen) of Altona, Heidi (Lyndon Toews), Celina, Liam and Natalie, Brent Friesen (Tara), Ellie and Raegan, daughter, Shirley (Jack Fehr) of Morden, Lavonne (Sheldon Penner) Kolby, Taliya and Luke, Travis Fehr and Crystal (Brent Froese) Morgan and Ella, daughter, daughter, Jean (Rick Ginter) of Winnipeg, Matthew Friesen (Ashley) Chase, Makena, and Madden, Chad Friesen (Teri-Lynn), daughter, Valerie (Mark Cheatley) of Langdon, North Dakota, Justin Cheatley, Rachel Cheatley, daughter, Hayley (Geoff Loewen) of Gretna, Tyler, Cody (Jozanna) and Dylan, her siblings: Tina (Ben Hiebert) of Winnipeg, Mary (Dan Mehner) of Arizona and Frank (Dorothy) Giesbrecht of Winkler and many nieces and nephews. Mom is also survived by her Zacharias in-laws: Eva Paetkau (Albert) and Marge Zacharias (John), Mary Zacharias and Shirley Zacharias. She was predeceased by her infant son, Willy Lawrence on April 19th, 1952 and her parents, Peter and Anna Giesbrecht, her in-laws, Cornie Martens and the Zacharias family - Jacob and Elizabeth Zacharias, Barbara, Susie, Anne, Marie, Betty, Jake, Nettie, Tina and Dave.
Bill truly was an example of ‘love beyond measure’ as he supported his wife through daily visits at Altona Hospital, Salem Home for four years and Tabor Home for four years. The family will forever be grateful to know that their Mom always knew how much her husband loved her with his daily visits and his reassurance. Thank you to all the caregivers in the last 8 ½ years. We couldn’t have done it without you. Rest in peace, Mama.
Funeral service on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at the Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with interment at the Schoenwiese Cemetery. Donations may be made in Anne’s memory to Tabor Home Inc.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com