Eva Hildebrandt, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, SK. Eva was born on November 7, 1927, in Swift Current, SK to Peter & Elizabeth Hildebrandt. Being the oldest of ten children, she had a big responsibility helping with her siblings and the housework. Eva attended the Montford School. Her faith was also very important to her, she was a member of the Wymark EMC Church where she was baptized. Eva and her brother, Isaac, lived on the farm and cared for their Mother until her passing in 1993. Eva enjoyed gardening, helping on the farm, and sewing. She was an excellent cook, baker, and an immaculate housekeeper. She enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with nieces and nephews. She also loved to sing, and listen to music and Christian programs. Five years ago she moved to the Palliser Care Center in Swift Current where she received loving care. She enjoyed the Bible Studies and the programs there. Although the transition was not easy, she made many friends and was an encouragement to others. The way she lived her life was her testimony. Eva is survived by her sisters, Helen Wieler and Justina (George) Antal; her brothers, Jake (Betty) Hildebrandt, John (Joyce) Hildebrandt and Isaac Hildebrandt; her sisters-in-law, Tiena Hildebrandt and Mary (Hildebrandt) Martens; her brother-in-law, Fred Bennett; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter & Elizabeth Hildebrandt; her brothers, Peter Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt; her sister, Elizabeth Bennett; her sister & brother-in-law , Mary & Frank Wieler; her brother-in-law, Bill Wieler; and by her nephews, Edwin Wieler, Ronald Wieler and Vernon Hildebrand.
The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm from the Trailview Alliance Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Paul Little officiating. The pianist for the service was Teresa Hildebrandt. “The Love of God”, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” were sung by the congregation under the direction of Myron Hildebrandt. Tributes were shared by Lindsay Funk on behalf of the family and by Tammy Langendoen and Eleanor Peters on behalf of the Palliser Regional Care Centre. The obituary was read by Gary Hildebrandt. Special music was brought by Ben & Helena Funk and John Regier singing, “I Want to See My Savior First of All”. The ushers in the church were Jake Hildebrandt and Terry Mitchell. The Interment Service preceded the Funeral Service and was held at the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Myron Hildebrandt, Gary Hildebrandt, Randy Hildebrandt, Dennis Wieler, Ron Wieler and Deborah Brown. In memory of Eva Hildebrandt, donations made to the Gideons International would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com