GRAHAM SIEMENS

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GRAHAM SIEMENS Let us tell you about a blond headed boy with sparkling blue eyes, rosy lips, a mischievous grin, and a sweet gentle heart; a boy who loved and is loved, and always will be. Graham Mackenzie Cole was given to us by our loving God in a miraculous way. He was born with a very slim possibility of survival enroute to Winnipeg in an ambulance on October 9, 1998. Graham was a notorious climber. From age one he would climb onto the roof of the family car, baseball backstops, play structures, and so on, just because he could. He was inquisitive, very observant, and curious. During the baling season, the whole family would be on the field. When Graham learned to drive the 4 wheeler, he spent hours driving one swath over from his Mom, from one end of the field to the other and back, grinning from ear to ear. He enjoyed working with his Dad on the farm, and had developed a strong work ethic. He noticed things that needed to be done and did them without being asked. He had his heart set on being a dentist and running a Chinese restaurant...simultaneously. One of Graham's favourite games was chess, and he was able to win against all of us, even Dad. He loved to ride the 4 wheeler and his dirt bike, jumping in the pool, jumping on the trampoline, and jumping/climbing on the bales. He would often catch us off guard with a wink, and that sly grin. Graham had prayed to ask Jesus to forgive his sins and to live in his heart at a young age. He often prayed for wisdom both for himself and his family. Graham went Home to be with Jesus on Sunday September 2 at 7:45 in the evening, while doing what he loved; riding the 4 wheeler with his cousins and friends. He left his parents Wes and Sherri Siemens, brothers Caleb and Lucas, and sister Tess, not to mourn his passing, but to look forward to seeing him again at the feet of Jesus in Heaven. He is now reunited with his grandfather Henry Siemens. Graham also left his grandparents Pete and Mary Wiebe, grandmother Margaret Siemens, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, who feel our loss of Graham, but know it is his glorious gain.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2007