Surrounded by loving family, Jacob (J.J.) Dyck, 82 of Springstein Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital April 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife Anne (Schlichting), 3 children: daughter Edith (Peter) Thiessen of Dalmeny SK, son Gerald (Susan) Dyck of Springstein, MB, daughter Katherine (Lee) Gregory of Fisher Branch, MB; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; Ryan and Carie Thiessen and their children Joyelle, Dean & Alex, Rachel, Robert, Breanne and Bethany Thiessen; Corinne, Eric and Carlee Dyck, Adam Jenna and Aaron Gregory.) 3 sisters Helen Harder and Mary (George) Harder of BC, Nettie (Peter) Dyck of Headingly, MB, numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Kind and gentle, full of humor, low chuckling laughter, the eternal optimist, always ready to affirm; slow to speak until he had something worthwhile to say; Faith like a Rock, quick to forgive and apologize when necessary; not given to being overly emotional but giving his big hand heartily in a friendly warm grasp. A farmer all his life, he remained true to his 'calling' to the end. A lover of nature (his ducks came back to the pond a few days before he died), he planted trees and shrubs and was duly proud of his farmstead, a proud father and grandfather, husband and friend. J.J. was also an avid reader of history and true-life adventure. It has been said that the true legacy of a man is in the good memories he leaves behind. If that is true, then J.J. was a rich man indeed! We will miss him – “Rest in peace Dad.” The funeral service will be held at the Springstein Mennonite Church on Monday, April 30, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations maybe made to Canadian Food Grains Bank.