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Kievit: Emma 1918 - 2004 Emma Kievit of Drumheller, Alberta passed away on March 6, 2004. Emma was born on December 5, 1918 in Odessa, Russia. Emma left for Canada in May of 1928 with her parents: John and Rose, brother Rudolph, sisters Lydia and Katie. Their final destination was Delia, Alberta. In August of 1931, Emma's youngest sister Ann was born. On February 13, 1940 Emma married Sybrand Kievit and they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage until Syb's passing on April 25, 1998. They farmed in the Delia-Majestic area until they retired to Drumheller in the fall of 1975. Emma leaves to mourn her sisters, Lydia, Katherine (Ted), Ann (Bill), and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her special friend and caregiver Marlene (John) Allen. Emma had a kind heart and was always there to lend a helping hand. Many a bride had her wedding cake decorated by Emma. She belonged to the Women's Institute, The Pioneer Singers, and The United Church Women. The Funeral Service for the late Emma Kievit will be held on Friday, March 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. from the Knox United Church in Drumheller, with interment to follow in the Drumheller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Drumheller Nursing Home. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel of Drumheller was entrusted with the arrangements.