Minnie Reimer

Minnie Reimer (nee) Kornelson passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on November 12, 2021 at the age of 97 at Menno Home in Abbotsford. Minnie was born on March 31, 1924 to Frank and Bertha Kornelson in Koltan Samara, Russia.

Minnie was predeceased by her parents Frank and Bertha Kornelson, husband John Reimer, stepson Ed Reimer and all her siblings (2 brothers: John & Abe Kornelson and 5 sisters: Mary Stobbe, Annie Brown, Bertha Kornelson, Martha Krahn & Erna Doerksen). Minnie was the last of her generation.

She is survived by her step children: Esther (Henry) Suderman, Irene (Charles) Loewen, Naomi Crapo, Lorrinda Reimer, Dan (Ann-Marie) and Ruth (Rick) Felske. Also 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Due to unrest, the family moved from Russia to Canada, eventually settling in Brotherfield, Saskatchewan arriving via boxcar. In 1928, after two more moves in Saskatchewan, the family moved to Agassiz in search of a better life. Minnie’s father passed away when she was only 6 years old. In 1934, her mother moved the family to Short Road in Abbotsford. The family attended South Abbotsford MB Church and in 1943, Minnie was baptized. Minnie lived with her mother for many years and was devoted to her care. She also worked in the M.S.A. Hospital as a ward aide until 1974. Minnie always said she enjoyed making patients feel comfortable and content at the hospital. She enjoyed singing in the choir and traveling abroad with all her girlfriends.

At age 50, Minnie married John Reimer, a widower with 6 adult children. She became an instant Mother and Grandma. Minnie was a great wife and caring companion to her husband of 30 years. In her later years, she enjoyed volunteering at MCC, gardening, flower arranging and socializing at home or going out to local restaurants.

Minnie moved to the Menno home in 2008, as her struggles with dementia increased. During her life she seldom complained about her past back surgery, knee replacements or of being a polio survivor. She is now without pain and confusion and using her beautiful singing voice in heaven.

A special thank you to Dr. Jenessa Nyvall and the caring staff at West 1, Menno Home for the wonderful care provided to Minnie in the last 13 1/2 years.

The Memorial Service will be live streamed please click on the link to view the service: https://youtu.be/sm6fEgPbD5I