Obituary of Rachel Hilderman

Rachel was born on December 19, 1919 to Gottfried and Anna Elizabeth Ruf, baptized in Stornoway, SK. At age 9, her mother died leaving a family of 9 children. Rachel was nurtured by her sister Molly and siblings and moved to Rhein to a new stepmother, Katharine Martin and blended family 6 months later. She married Reinhold Hilderman, her soul mate in 1938, celebrating 57 years of marriage, and together they raised a loving family of 4 children - Beverley and Loring and 15 years later - Bentley and Kerry. What a blessing she was to us! Rachel loved being a homemaker, gardener, sewer and community worker in her church and the Red Cross. A cup of coffee was always ready and a meal could be assembled in minutes to all who visited. She was a woman of great faith, a generous friend, loving grandmother and great grandmother, and historian with her sharp memory, for the family and community. Known to many as Aunt Rachel she enjoyed her years living at the Rhein Manor, the daily scrabble games with her dearest friend Emily, followed by nightly card games, visits from family and friends and nieces Audrey and Barbie who were constants in her life. Many handmade cards were sent from Rachel's table and her knitting needles never stopped. Our thanks to the staff of Gateway Lodge in Canora for their gentle care these past 4 months and to all who visited so faithfully. Rachel leaves her family to celebrate her goodness: Bev [Ted Krisch] daughter Terri [Trevor Budworth] Elliot and Spencer; son Lauris [Janice] Tessa Loring [Shirley] daughter Erika [Ken Thomson] Parker; son Cordell [Jackie] Kate, Lucas and Cole Bentley [Doreen] daughter Dawn [Danny Krupski] Wyatt; son Corey [Robin] Kerry [Lynne] daughters Kaney, Lexi and Nikki Heartfelt condolences may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein or the Canadian Red Cross, her favourite charities. No flowers please. Service Information Saturday, November 7th, 2015 1:00pm, Christ Lutheran Church - Rhein Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery