Bernhard D. Siemens, 87, is alive and well in HEAVEN, living now with a perfect body, soul and mind. He was robed in God's mercy as he approached his Saviour. He leaves behind his loving wife, Betty Eidse Siemens, of 66 1/2 years; children – Reginald and Connie Siemens, Vernon and Rhonda Siemens, Linda and Bill Isaac, Menno and Nelda Siemens, Julia Siemens, John and Carol Siemens, and David and Kathy Siemens of Edberg, AB area, Christine and Wally Toews of Pincher Creek, AB, Rebecca and Bruce Bartel of Carrot River, SK, Elizabeth and Allen Peters of Fountain Run, Kentucky, Mary and Bob Schneikart of Wetaskawin, AB, Alvina and Don Heinrichs, and Minna and Arnold Reimer, Steinbach, MB area, Elaine and Larry Dueck, Grande Prairie, AB.; 66 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren. Five grandchildren, Wade, Jonathon, Rachel, Tannis and Heidi and one great-grandchild, Brooklyn, have gone on ahead. He was also predeceased by his parents John W. and Mary (Dueck) Siemens, and five younger siblings. Still waiting to join him are his brothers: Ed, Jack, Ernie, Bill and Lorne and his sisters Annie and Betty, very close Uncle Willie Dueck, and many close relatives and friends. Dad loved reading God's Word and often got up very early to read it. Dad had a great passion for souls. He was involved in starting a Mexican Mission Outreach and Tract Distribution. He was friendly, adventuresome, a risk taker, witty, a great story teller, and had motivational enthusiasm! Viewing will be held at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite in Steinbach on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service is to be held on Wednesday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery in Steinbach, MB.