Zibell – Ida Zibell passed away peacefully at the Brooks Health Centre Nursing Home on November 11th, 2004 at the age of 89 years. She was born in Mendham, Saskatchewan on February 11th, 1915 and married Wilhelm (Bill) Zibell in 1939. Ida and Bill farmed in the Patricia area until Bill’s passing in 1955 when Ida and her two sons moved to Brooks. She was also predeceased by her youngest son Arlie on November 11th, 1976, brothers Ted, Phillip, Adolf and Otto and sister Frieda. Ida is survived by her loving family, son Bill and his wife Betty and their children Bill Jr. (Dallas) and Brad Zibell all of Bassano; 2 great granddaughters; brother Fred (Lydia) Wilhelm of Medicine Hat, sister-in-law Frieda Wilhelm of Leader, Saskatchewan and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of the Nursing Home for their compassion and care of Ida since 1971. Family services were held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 16th from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. Ken Well officiated. In memory of Ida, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Brooks and District Health Foundation for the Nursing Home, Bag 300, Brooks T1R 1B3 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Brooks. Telephone 362-4636 or (866) 362-4652.
