BEN D. HILDEBRANDT
1928 - 2009
Ben D. Hildebrandt, beloved husband of the late Laura Hildebrandt of Vauxhall, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2009, at the age of 81 years after suffering from Alzheimers. Ben was born in Blumenhof, SK, on March 21, 1928, son of Jacob P. and Maria Hildebrandt. Ben married Laura Wieler of Herbert, SK, on September 26, 1948. He accepted Christ as Savior at a young age and was baptized in 1955. Ben is survived by their five children, Arlene Hildebrandt of Lethbridge, son-in-law Bob Wieler of Kelowna, BC, Brenda (Doug) Gupton of Tomahawk, AB, Tom (Connie) Hildebrandt of Saskatchewan, Gina (Barry) Huemer of Lethbridge and Gerri (Harold) Unruh of Vauxhall. He will be missed by his fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Henry (Lois) Hildebrandt and Helena (George) Weltz (nee Hildebrandt) both of Abbotsford, BC. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Laura, sisters Marion, Anne and Christine and brother Peter. Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Friday, October 30, 2009, between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320-9 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Elroy Senneker officiating. Burial followed in the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ben’s name may be made directly to the Gideons International Canada, Box 3619, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, ON N1H 7H2. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.