Diane was born in Steinbach, Manitoba to Leonard and Jessie Wiebe on October 19, 1956. She was the oldest of six children. She attended school in Steinbach. At the age of 13 she met her future husband Gerry, who would be the love of her life. He was several years older than her and they started dating when she was 14. They have been inseparable ever since. He asked her to marry him shortly after her 16th birthday and she gladly agreed. But Gerry needed to get her parent’s approval and amazingly enough; they said yes, but with one stipulation; not before her 17th birthday. So, the young couple chose the first available date, Diane’s 17th birthday. At the time of her death they had been married a little more than 40 years. Diane accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on June 18, 1972. This decision was not made lightly and she was faithful in her Christian walk right up until her home going. She was involved in many different ministries through the years. She had a heart for marriages and loved ministering to couples together with her husband Gerry. Even as her health deteriorated she remained actively involved as a pastor’s wife and spent many hours in intercessory prayer. Diane was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on March 9, 1988. The effect on her was quite dramatic at the onset; the symptoms were so severe that she needed to be hospitalized. She was never able to work out of the home again. As the disease progressed she gradually lost more and more mobility until she was totally confined to a hospital bed or her motorized wheelchair. During all these times her faith never wavered. She graciously accepted each loss and was always so thankful for what she still had left. Many people prayed for her to be healed and she did long for that. But she had made a decision in her heart that she would follow and serve Jesus whether her healing happened in this life or the next. Diane was a gentle and peaceful person. Those close to her could just sense the presence of the Holy Spirit and the love of Jesus in her. She was so grateful to those who provided care for her. Most everyday she would say something like this to Gerry; “Thank you for taking such good care of me.” On the morning of November 8, 2013, with family by her side, she was peacefully ushered into the presence of the Lord. Her long struggle with illness is over, she is totally healed; forever in the presence of Jesus. Though we loved her so much, there was a limit to what we could ultimately provide for her. Now Jesus will take care of her, and we can just imagine her saying to Him; “Thank you for taking such good care of me.” We, as a family, would like to thank Homecare for all the excellent and compassionate workers sent to take care of Diane throughout the years. We are also very grateful for the compassionate end of life care extended by the doctors and nurses at Bethesda Hospital. And, a special thank you to Diane’s long-time doctor, Dr Kaethler for blessing Diane and our family during the final weeks of her life. She is survived by her husband Gerry, her parents Leonard & Jessie Wiebe, three daughters, one son, and their families. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother. She was predeceased by one brother in 2010. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m., at Southland Church, Steinbach, with interment at Heritage Cemetery. Viewing will be at Gospel Chapel, La Broquerie, on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m., with a devotional at 7:30 p.m., and at the church prior to the service. Donations in memory of Diane may be made to Gospel Outreach for Cuba.