REV. BEN FRIESEN

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REV. BEN FRIESEN On Monday, July 23, 2007, Reverend Ben Friesen passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach after a short and courageous battle with cancer. His memory will be cherished by Henrietta, his wife of 57 years; son Mervin and wife Eunice, grandsons Brendan, Christopher and Patrick; son Lyndon and wife Bonnie, grandsons Carter and Jackson; daughter Marlylles and husband Gordon, grandsons Nathan, Andrew, Michael and Jeremy; daughter Sheri and husband Christopher, granddaughters Aidyn and Ella. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Helen Friesen, his sister Anne Smith, brother Harry Friesen as well as his wife's parents Isaac and Maria Hamm and brother Elmer Hamm. Dad was a faithful servant and followed God's leading into a life of ministry. His early years of service were spent with the EMC, church building and pastoring in Saskatchewan, Ontario and in Manitoba. Dad's strong character, his loving compassion, and his commitment to the Lord's service were a testimony of his faith and helped him build lasting friendships he would always treasure. Dad's richest blessing was his sweetheart, Henrietta. Together, God blessed them with two sons, two daughters and eleven grandchildren. He was a loving, devoted father, husband and friend, emanating the love of Christ in all he did and to everyone he met. His legacy is one of sincere compassion for others, an absolute love for his family, and his unfailing dedication to the Lord's service. We praise God for the time we were given with Dad, and we rejoice that he was called home to be with his Father in heaven. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Sunday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. Arrangements by: Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach Winnipeg, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 28, 2007