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Esther Elizabeth Dyck, 87, of Harvey, ND, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Esther suffered a stroke in mid-January and entered hospice care in February.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Cornerstone Community Church North Campus in Harvey.  Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey, ND.  Visitation will be Friday, April 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Harvey.

Esther was born on May 8, 1936 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Reverend R. Wesley and Elizabeth (Reimer) Affleck.  She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. At the young age of 8 years old, she understood that she was a sinner in need of the Savior and put her faith in Jesus Christ receiving eternal life.

Esther graduated with a Bachelor of Religious Education in 1957 from Winnipeg Bible College. In 1960, she completed an RN degree at Winnipeg General Hospital Nursing School. She married Peter Dyck on May 5, 1961. In the fall of 1965, they moved to Harvey with their three young children, where Peter pastored Faith Baptist Church. In 1969, he founded Victory Baptist Church of Harvey. Esther served alongside her husband in the ministry, often playing the piano for his solos. She loved to teach the Bible to children and was known for her use of flannelgraph stories and visualized songs. She was a pianist in the church, and also played the vibra-harp for special occasions.  She continued her Bible teaching of children through the years leading many including her own to the Savior. She organized many Sunday School Christmas dramas and school programs. In 1977, she became the Supervisor of Victory Christian Academy. For 23 years, she continued in the ministry of educating her nine children and many others in the community.

Esther was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Harvey. She faithfully served many years as treasurer, pianist, and Sunday School teacher until her recent health decline.

Her hobbies through the years included renovating her family's century old two-story home, sewing, painting, caring for her nine children, and reading stories to her growing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Esther went on many mission trips to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines. She was very involved in Camp Victory at Victory Baptist Church in menu and cabin preparations, music, and dramas. Esther authored two books, A Mother's Heart (her mother's biography), and Peter's Story (her husband's biography). Once her memory was fading, she would often say, "I don't remember, but it's in my book." Most recently, she enjoyed listening to Bible preaching, audio Bible, Christian biographies, and the music of George Beverly Shea. Her favorite Scriptures included Psalm 23, John 3:16, and Proverbs 3:5-6. She loved to quote these for her family, friends, and caregivers. Humorously, she also quoted limericks and tongue-twisters. She was kind, soft-spoken, and dependable. She mentored many women by her godly example and virtuous life. Esther was an avid reader, and especially enjoyed staying informed on current events and Biblical prophecy.

Esther is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl Dyck of Harvey; Sharon Boliziuk of Roblin, Manitoba, Canada; Linda (Gordon) Phillips of Lead, SD; Patricia (Brian) Josephs of Chicago, IL; five sons and five daughters-in-law, Charles (Lianne) Dyck of Nashville, TN; Wesley (Deanna) Dyck of Springfield, VA; Stephen (Penny) Dyck of El Paso, TX; Philip (Clarissa) Dyck of Fairmont, MN; Paul (Cara) Dyck of Harvey, ND; 29  grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (Cherry) Affleck and Don (Charlotte) Affleck all of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; two sisters, Carolle Whittall of Maple Ridge, British Columbia and Dorothy (John) Clunies-Ross of Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada; a sister-in-law, Anne Affleck of New Westminster, British Columbia; and many nieces and nephews.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Peter, on August 1, 2000; brother David Affleck; two infant great grandsons, Little Jayson and James Xavier; and son-in-law Barry Boliziuk.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Camp Victory Bible Camp, P. O. Box 292, Harvey, ND 58341

Arrangements with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey, ND.