Melba Hildebrand
June 25, 1937 – January 22, 2022
Melba Velora Hildebrand passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born June 25, 1937 to Albert and Mary Barkman at Flowing Well Saskatchewan. She went to a rural school in Flowing Well area then she attended High School in Herbert. She attended Herbert Bible school and Bethany Bible Institute. Melba worked as a telephone operator in Swift Current and in maintenance at Royal University Hospital. She then attended Saskatoon Business College and got a job at DeFehr’s in Saskatoon. This is where she met her husband, Roland Hildebrand. They married on August 2, 1968 at Central MB church in Saskatoon. They enjoyed travelling together. Their favorite places were B.C., Hawaii and Brownsville Texas where they spent 22 winters together.
Melba was an exceptionally talented and creative woman. She loved to paint, draw, sew and repurpose items with a crafty flair. Melba played many instruments. She mastered the piano, organ, trombone and accordion. She played in church, community bands and for performances in Texas. She valued her faith family and friends. Melba was always willing to lend a hand. She was a positive person and always saw the potential in others, always leading by example. She suffered many trials in her life including cancer, losing parents and tragically losing her husband Roland in a car accident in June 2011. Her journey with dementia began. Melba handled it with grace. Her faith carried her knowing God was always with her.
Melba was predeceased by her parents Albert and Mary Barkman; and husband Roland Hildebrand. She is mourned by brothers Lorlie (Deanna) Barkman, Ellwood (Anne) Barkman, Dwayne (Irma) Barkman; children Wayne (Joy) Hildebrand, Joey (Dave) Froese, Tara (David) Bench, Melanie (Trevor) Rempel; grandchildren JoDee (Tim) Rempel, Tania (Danny) Bueckert, Brittany (Albert) Hamfeldt, Joelle Froese, Caleb Bench, Kalan Bench, Aidan Rempel, Lauren Rempel; great grand children Cole, Allie, Emma, Faith, Molly, Andrew, Joshua; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th Avenue Regina SK S4P 3X1.
A Funeral will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1:00pm at Hepburn MB Church, 221 2nd Ave S, Hepburn, SK.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
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Dear Wayne and Joy. We are so sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Love and hugs❤️❤️
My condolences to the family. It is so hard to lose a loved one. Roland and Melba were such a huge part of the community. They always welcomed and loved to get to know everyone. My Dad (Harold Friesen) always really enjoyed coffee mornings at the Koffee Korner with Roland and everyone else after he retired and especially after Mom died. I also have very fond memories of riding my bike to the farm for various items always wonderful, sincere conversations. To Tara and Melanie who I went to school, sports, youth and many other events, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiily.
What a lovely, compassionate celebration of your dear mother, Melba. While tears of sadness and joy mingle in the same river God will continue to give you His peace in joyful memories. I both hurt and celebrate with you. Parting is tough work. Blessings to you all!
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