Anne Wiebe died Feb. 28, 2012. She was born Nov. 30, 1932 in Horndean, Man. to Frank and Mary Blatz. The family moved to a farm near Kane, Man. Anne enjoyed school. She loved Art Wiebe from the time she was 16, through 54 years of marriage. Anne spent a year at Elim Bible School, Altona, Man., and a year at University of Winnipeg. A lifelong learner, Anne loved reading the Bible, biographies, and articles about geography, history, and travel. Anne and Art lived in Neuhorst and Blumenort, Man., and spent 1964–68 in Aklavik and Tuktoyuktuk, N.W.T. Anne loved hospitality. When her children were in school, she served as supervisor at Kindale Occupational Centre, Steinbach, Man., for 15 years. Anne and Art spent retirement travelling and volunteering. She was a member of Steinbach MB Church. Predeceased by Art, Anne is mourned by children Gwen (Phil Castle), Cathy (Ken Dycke), Daryl (Terrie), Yvonne (Merle Hiebert); 9 grandchildren and their 4 spouses; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings.
