ROSE GIESBRECHT

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ROSE GIESBRECHT (nee Goosen) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rose Giesbrecht on August 22, 2006 at the age of 76 years. Rose will be sadly missed by her husband of 53 years Daniel Giesbrecht; and her children, Earl (Laurie), Mark (Brandi), Carla (Wes), Andrea (Jerry), Lee (Jenny) and Joanne Giesbrecht; grandchildren, Trenton, Amber, Travis, Brendan, Kyle, Bradley, Tyler and Hailey. She also leaves to mourn her brothers and sisters, Irvy (Imogene), Luana (Marvin), Bertha, Elmer, Victor (Nettie), Percy (Verda), Ella (Gladwin) and Anne (Jake). She is predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Mary Goosen. Mom was born in Rosenort, MB and grew up and went to school there. She gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized in her youth. Mom spent years nursing and loved to visit and look after the elderly and handicapped people. Rose was such a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and in her desire to have children, Mom and Dad adopted us five children, her family was very important to her. She loved nothing better than to make other people happy and serve up big meals for her grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitemouth Mennonite Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A devotional will be held on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. East, Beausejour, MB. Honourary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Trenton, Travis, Brendan and Kyle and nephews, Don Giesbrecht and Earl Penner. The family wishes to express appreciation and gratitude for all the prayers and words of encouragement from family and friends. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2006