HARRY FRIESEN

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HARRY FRIESEN Harry (Henry) Friesen passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2007 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Harry will be sorely missed by his beloved wife Mary; and his five children, Larry (Valerie), Betty-Anne (Lambert), Cindy (Steve), Ken (Nancy) and Harvey. His passing will leave a void in the hearts of his grandchildren, Jamie-Lyn, Michael (Kim), Jodi, Kenny and Katie and great-granddaughter Mckenzie. He will also be missed by his brothers, Dave (Nellie) and Ed (Helen), and his sisters, Helen (Ben), Sue (Pete), Martha (Sid) and Mary. Harry will always be remembered for his zest for life and ability to make people laugh. Born in Altona, Manitoba, Harry subsequently moved to Winnipeg where he was employed by the T. Eaton Co. then as a long distance driver for Reimer Express. His passion for building and woodworking eventually lead him to form his own construction company which he successfully operated for more than a decade. In 1984, Harry and Mary moved to Alberta where they owned and operated a restaurant in Okotoks. Shortly after retiring, Harry was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and was cared for at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary where he lived his remaining years. The family would like to pay tribute not only to his caring wife Mary, but also to the many friends and staff at the Bethany who provided support and companionship. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 4211 Richmond Rd. S.W. Calgary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue W, Suite #1200, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8. 1-800-616-8816

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2007