In Loving Memory of

Diana Ludwig

Mar 26, 1933 - Oct 25, 2022

 

Diana Ludwig (Postma) was born in Holland on March 26, 1933. She grew up there through the war and then immigrated to Canada in 1952 along with her then-to-be husband and his family. Diana's family immigrated the following year.

Diana and John were married on March 26, 1955. Together they raised six children. In addition to raising a family, Diana worked in administration for many years. Diana was very involved in performing arts, acting in many plays over the years. She also loved poetry, many of which she would recite at various events. Diana loved to travel, read, tell stories, and knit. Diana was also very active in her church and loved singing in the choir. Diana and John celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2010 before John passed away on October 31, 2010. Diana was a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was cherished by her family.

Diana is predeceased by her parents, Lubbert and Antje Postma; husband, John Ludwig; daughter, Ann Ludwig; brother, Daniel Postma; sister, Jenny Scheper; and brothers-in-law, Jake Scheper,
Weibo Ludwig, Dick Lodewyk, and Harold Ludwig.

Diana is survived by her children and their spouses: Anita & Leo Blais, Harry & Denise Ludwig,
Linda & Brian Worden, Leo & Patricia Ludwig, and Brandi & Mike Pierik; grandchildren and
great-grandchildren: Steven & Angela Blais, Kayden Blais, Tenley Blais, Shannon Blais & Mike Cristello, Johnathan & Taryn Ludwig, Harris Ludwig, Lincoln Ludwig, Jaclyn Ludwig, Darryl Worden,
Mika Worden, Douglas Worden & Braelin Kitsco, Jarel Worden & Rebecca George, Lisa Ludwig,
Tyrell & Samantha Ludwig, Elizabeth Ludwig, Catherine Ludwig, Analee & Rod Pillipow, Tiernen Pillipow, Bennett Pillipow, Hannah Pillipow, Danielle & Bryce Friesen, Parker Friesen, Denver Friesen,
Aaron Pierik & Mallory Uskiw, and Matthew Pierik & Lane Gleichman; her in laws and extended family: the children and grandchildren of Jenny & Jake Scheper, Grace & Bill Pilon, Mary & Sid Braaksma, Fritz & Lucy Ludwig, Mamie Ludwig, Rene & Jake Groeneveld, Shirley Lodewyk and all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Johan & Corina Schonenburg and their children and grandchildren, and extended family in Holland.

One of Mom's favorite poems:

FOOTPRINTS

One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my LORD.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to me and one to my LORD.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the LORD about it.
"LORD, you said once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
The LORD replied, "My precious child, I love you
and will never leave you during your trials and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
- Author Unknown

A Celebration of Life will be held November 1st, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 13427 57 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5A 2G1.