Hildegardt Isaac

Our beloved Hilda (Sawatsky) Isaac left us on March 4, 2014 and was welcomed into Paradise in Heaven’s courtyard, serenaded by angels. Hilda was born on September 22, 1921 in Grigorievka, Southern Russia, the second of six children to John and Helena (Bartel) Sawatsky. Together with her parents and older brother, John, Hilda immigrated to Canada in 1924. She grew up in Arnaud, Manitoba. On December 2, 1944 Hilda married John Isaac and they lived in Arnaud until December 1947 when they moved to Chilliwack.

Hilda was a loving, caring, thoughtful, supportive and unselfish woman. Her unconditional love, kindness, generosity, hospitality and feistiness was evident to all who came in contact with her which enriched and made a difference in the lives of many. She taught us all how to live life fully, passionately, bravely and courageously.

Hilda had a strong and vibrant Christian faith and was an active member of Eden Mennonite Church since 1948 where she served in many capacities.

Family and friends will remember Hilda for her passion for gardening, music, volunteering, sewing, baking, entertaining, travelling, playing cards, bowling and golfing which included 2 holes-in-one.

She will be greatly missed by her husband John of 69 years; her daughter Cheryl (Ross Davey), her 2 sons Doug (Lilly) and Terry (Glenda); her grandchildren Shawn Isaac (Verna), Sheri Pohl, Trevor Isaac (Misty), Dustin Isaac (Melissa), Travis Pohl (Judy), Ian Clark (Lil), Deanne Clark-Moff (John); Kim Davey (Russ), and Gord Davey; her great grandchildren Davis, Julia, James, Cole, Madalynn, Corey, Luke, Casey, and Jay; her sister Helene Wiebe (George), her brother Ernie Sawatzky (Rita), sisters-in law, brothers-in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Chilliwack General Hospital , including Doctors Bakker and Graham who showed compassion, kindness and support to Hilda as well as to her family.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 14 from 7:00- 8:30 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home (45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack). A burial at Little Mountain Cemetery will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 pm at Eden Mennonite Church, (46551 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack).

If family and friends so desire, donations may be made to MCC in memory of Hilda Isaac c/o Eden Mennonite Church.

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, Chilliwack, BC.