Mary Isaak died Sept. 3, 2005.

She was born Jan. 29, 1928 to Henry and Anna Isaak in Zeneta, Sask.

Shortly afterwards, the family moved to Yarrow, B.C. Mary accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour in her late teens.

She took nurses' training at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, and worked as a registered nurse at Concordia Hospital, Winnipeg, as well as Chilliwack Hospital, B.C. Her co-workers called her "Smiley" because she was always happy. She loved babies and children, and attended the births of several nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed travelling, needlework, and games. Predeceased by 2 brothers; 1 sister; 1 nephew; she is mourned by brothers Henry (Freda), Peter (Dorothy), Jim (Susan), Ernie (Maryanne); sisters Agnes Spenst and Annie (Jerry) Peterson; sister-in-law Lydia; many nephews and nieces.

The service was Sept. 9 at Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church.