Obituary for Jean Elizabeth Zimmermann (Ferris)
Jean Elizabeth Zimmermann, 76, of Winnipeg, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at the St. Boniface Hospital.
Due to COVID, a private funeral service will be held December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM. A livestream of the funeral can be viewed at the following link: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/8546. A private burial will take place following the service at the McDonald Memorial Cemetery.
Jean was born April 23, 1944 in Kansas City, MO, the eldest child of Harry and Mary Ferris. She trusted the Lord Jesus as her Saviour at the tender age of 9 and faithfully followed the Good Shepherd all her life.
Jean graduated in 1962 from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, IA. In 1963, she continued her education in Minneapolis at the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing. Upon completing her nursing training, she worked a further three years at the Swedish Hospital. August 24, 1968 she was united in marriage to Helmut Zimmermann, and subsequently moved to Winnipeg.
In the summer months, for many decades, Jean served faithfully at Faith Bible Camp; first as nurse, followed by a season running the tuck shop, and finally as head cook. She was involved in the assembly teaching Sunday school and contributing to the sisters’ missionary class. Through her service, Jean made many precious friendships over the years. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Helmut, and children; Mark (Cammie), grandson Toby; Ruth; Andrew (Alyssa), and grandchildren, Brielle and Beau. Sister, Patricia Van Essen; brother John (Ruth) Ferris; sister-in-law Myrna Ferris; sister-in-law Waltraud Glor; sister-in-law Ingrid (Mitch) Tulloch; sister-in-law Hanna Peters; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, brother Jim, brothers-in-law Klaus Zimmermann, John Van Essen, and Asaph Glor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Camp, 760 Charleswood Road, Winnipeg, MB, R2R 1K6
Due to COVID, a private funeral service will be held December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM. A livestream of the funeral can be viewed at the following link: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/8546. A private burial will take place following the service at the McDonald Memorial Cemetery.
Jean was born April 23, 1944 in Kansas City, MO, the eldest child of Harry and Mary Ferris. She trusted the Lord Jesus as her Saviour at the tender age of 9 and faithfully followed the Good Shepherd all her life.
Jean graduated in 1962 from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, IA. In 1963, she continued her education in Minneapolis at the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing. Upon completing her nursing training, she worked a further three years at the Swedish Hospital. August 24, 1968 she was united in marriage to Helmut Zimmermann, and subsequently moved to Winnipeg.
In the summer months, for many decades, Jean served faithfully at Faith Bible Camp; first as nurse, followed by a season running the tuck shop, and finally as head cook. She was involved in the assembly teaching Sunday school and contributing to the sisters’ missionary class. Through her service, Jean made many precious friendships over the years. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Helmut, and children; Mark (Cammie), grandson Toby; Ruth; Andrew (Alyssa), and grandchildren, Brielle and Beau. Sister, Patricia Van Essen; brother John (Ruth) Ferris; sister-in-law Myrna Ferris; sister-in-law Waltraud Glor; sister-in-law Ingrid (Mitch) Tulloch; sister-in-law Hanna Peters; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, brother Jim, brothers-in-law Klaus Zimmermann, John Van Essen, and Asaph Glor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Camp, 760 Charleswood Road, Winnipeg, MB, R2R 1K6