Katharina “Katie” Hildebrand

  • Katharina “Katie” Hildebrand
  • Date of Passing: January 20, 2024
  • Born: January 17, 1925

Obituary

Katharina Plett Hildebrand, 99 years old, of Steinbach, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Resthaven Care Home, Steinbach, MB.

Katie is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren:

  • Bill and Wendy; Lisa and Bret (Johnson); Kurt and Aly, Calvin, Penny, Max
  • Phil and Alda; Jeff and Elnora, Ryan, Amelia; Ainslie and Josh, Sophie (Eberhart)
  • Lou and Brigitte; Laura and Aaron, Cecile; Myles
  • Mark and Tish; Iain and Shayla, Connor, Owen, Chloe; Sean; Evan and Kassia, Elliot, Tobin; Olivia

She is predeceased by her husband, Dietrich, and her son Dick, as well as her parents and all of her 20 siblings. In the Plett genealogy book, she is listed as number 19 of 21.

Katie was born in Ile des Chenes to John K. and Margaret (Penner) Plett on January 17, 1925. She grew up working on the family farm in Willow Ridge and enjoying fun times like sleigh rides to church in the winter. She loved her seven years of school and talked about the positive influence of her teacher “Leera” Wellems. Throughout her life, she was able to recite poems she had learned during her school time, and even in her last week, she recited a poem in Ukrainian from that time. Katie valued education, and she supported and celebrated education for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

As a young woman, Katie moved to Winnipeg with her sister Anne and worked as a cleaning lady. She returned to this work after her children were older and did so until her 80s. The families she worked for appreciated her and often felt like family.

Katie loved gardening, and you would often find her outside in the evening planting or watering her plants. She tilled and used her wheelbarrow into her 80s. Katie also was an avid birdwatcher and loved watching the hummingbirds and nuthatches come to her feeders.

Katie and Dietrich traveled to many places together, visiting missionary relatives in Thailand and Peru and doing some volunteer work in Mississippi. They also traveled to Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Israel.

Dietrich passed away in 1985, and a few years later, Katie had a house built in Landmark. She put a lot of effort into keeping her family together by hosting and cooking for family events. While living in both Linden and Landmark, she spent many hours visiting, playing cards and doing puzzles with her family and neighbours.

Katie lived in her own home until her early 90s and then moved to Woodhaven, living independently until a couple of years ago.

Katie was a lifelong member of Prairie Rose Evangelical Mennonite Church. Her faith was a foundation of her life, and she often told her family that she prayed for each of them every day. In her last days, she continued to talk about the importance of strength, health, love and unity.

Throughout Katie’s life, she loved spending time with her family, playing kick the can, having a bowl full of mints ready for guests, watching movies and playing countless games of Phase 10.

The funeral service will be held on January 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Prairie Rose EMC, Landmark, MB. Viewing will take place at 10:00 a.m. before the service. A private family burial will follow.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Resthaven Care Home.

Funeral Details

Funeral Service

  • Prairie Rose EMC
  • 27093 MB - 210, Landmark
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • January 26, 2024 - 11:00 am

Arrangements

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