Obituary of Susan Wiebe

WIEBE – SUSAN was born on November 21, 1932 at home located at Section 19, Township 14, Range 11, West 3^rd, in the McMahon district of Saskatchewan to Margaretha (Krahn) and Johann Banman baptized at Rosenhof Sommerfeld Mennonite Church by Reverend Dave Wall in 1952. She was born into a family of 17 siblings.

Predeceased by: her Husband, Harry Wiebe February 2020; her parents; 7 infant siblings, brothers John Banman, Isaac Banman, Frank Banman; sisters, Margaret Heinrichs, Agnes Dyck, Anna Schlamp, Katherine Teichrob, Mary Unger, Pauline Friesen; brother in laws: Dietrich Dyck, Gustov Schlamp, Henry Friesen, Jake Teichrob, Frank Unger and Abe Heinrichs and sister in law: Ann Banman

Susan is survived by her children: Lloyd (Sheila); grandchildren Thea (Dean) Heinrichs; Matthew (Brianne) Wiebe; great grandchildren Alexander & Athena, Georgia & Jovie; Wayne (Lori), grandchildren Melissa (Sal) Manzano, Mitchell Wiebe; great grandchildren, Amora & Solara Fairlie (Lloyd) Walker, grandchildren Jenna (Justin) Wall, Andrew (Kendra) Walker, Eric (Taylor) Walker; great grandchildren: Nevaeh, Lane, & Lucy Jane, Holt, and Khloei, Carter, Mason, and Quade & Ren

Susan is also survived by: Sister in laws – Lynn (Frank) Banman, Margaret Wiebe, Tina Wiebe, Sally Wiebe, Tina Krahn.  Brother: Ben (Margaret) Banman plus numerous nephews and nieces.

Susan married Harry Wiebe, August 29, 1954, at Rosenhof, Saskatchewan. Prior to marriage mom worked for several families assisting as a domestic home assistant.  After marriage they moved to Swift Current and began their married life. The early years presented themselves with many struggles however persistence prevailed as she enjoyed the many years available together.  During mom’s life she dedicated herself to being a stay-at-home mom for the most part, but she did embark on some outside work experiences such as: Dietary Assistant for the Swift Current Hospital, kitchen assistant at the A&W, Chamber maid for the Horseshoe Lodge and West Wind Motel, and a store clerk for Peavey Mart. During all of this she managed to assist Harry with his many business ventures, looked after her family, attending sports field days, Boy Scout events, dance recitals and all other activities the kids were involved in.

At the age of 69 Mom was diagnosed with leukemia. This illness did not prevent mom from carrying on in life, she took it all in stride and she was fortunate in that it did not stop her from any normal activities other than the regular trips to the Cancer clinic in Saskatoon.  Unfortunately, later in life, she also suffered a broken hip, which limited her mobility somewhat, however she bravely continued to make the best of it.

Activities: included crocheting, word puzzles, visiting, coffee times, watching her hockey favorites the Swift Current Bronco’s along with her grandchildren’s hockey games as well as their band festival’s, dance recitals and school plays and her favorite physical activity was her regular aquatic exercising at the Swift Current pool which kept her active.

Later in life our Mom suffered some falls which made life difficult, she moved from her condo in Riverview Estates to the Willows in Riverview Village Estates and when mobility became an issue, she moved to the Gull Lake Special Care Centre.  Fortunately, she was able to move back into Swift Current at ‘The Meadows’ where she enjoyed visiting, attending different activities such as church programs and special groups. We as a family are very appreciative for the excellent care provided to Mom by the staff at Riverview Village Estates ‘Willows’, Gull Lake Special Care Centre and The Meadows.

Susan passed away in Swift Current at the Meadows on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.   God will be looking after her in heaven now and she’ll no longer be dealing with earthly pains. 

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