Obituary of Benjamin Reiber

B I O G R A P H Y REIBER: Benjamin Reiber passed away in the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre, Lloydminster, Alberta on Monday, August 6, 2007 at the age of 92 years. Ben is survived by: one daughter Doreen Allen of Nanaimo, one son Ray Reiber and his wife Alexis of Lloydminster, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters: Esther Smith of Saskatoon and Lenora Clark of Lloydminster, one brother Ralph Reiber and his wife Edith of Lloydminster, two sisters-in-law: Nora Kennedy of Luseland and Hilda Reiber of Calgary as well as numerous other relatives. Ben was predeceased by his wife Ella on June 2, 2007. The funeral service for Ben was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Anne Laird officiating. A eulogy was written by Brent Reiber and read by Kristy Reiber. Hymns sung were “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” and “God Will Take Care of You,” accompanied on the organ by Irene Knowlson. The Grace United Church Choir sung “In The Bulb, There Is A Flower.” Active pallbearers were: Ron Clark, Barry Reiber, Darrik Reiber, Brent Loney and Gordon Skene. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks A special thank you to Dr. Sayeed for his care, to the staff of Dr. Cooke, Glenn McCaw for his professionalism and kindness. To Pastor Anne for her comforting words, Irene Knowlson and the United Church Choir and the U.C.W. for the lovely lunch. The Ben Reiber Family Donations in memory of Ben may be made to the Lloydminster Handivan Society or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.