MARY FRIESEN (BRAUN)

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MARY FRIESEN (nee BRAUN) Peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, beloved wife of the late Cornelius A. Friesen, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Mary Friesen passed away at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband, her parents, four brothers, one sister, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Henrietta (Ken), Erna (Don), Harold (Lois), Donald (Karen), Judy (Jerry), Karen (Randy), and Dennis (Heather), 17 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by many Braun and Friesen family members and friends. Mom was born in the Lowe Farm area on September 13 1925 and married Cornelius on October 9, 1949. Mom loved to spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the many family outings and weekends away where she could spend uninterrupted time with us. She cherished the time together. Mom also enjoyed meeting with the church family at services and meetings; working at the MCC store in Morris; baking and cooking; traveling; playing board games; and reading. Mom was a gentle, caring, and compassionate woman who led by example. Mom, you will be sadly missed by your family and all who knew and loved you. As a family, we extend our deepest gratitude to the staff and Dr E. Van Niekerk at Boundary Trails Health Centre for their dedication, compassion, and exemplary care; Pastor Art Hiebert for his many visits and support; the Home Care Workers for their wonderful care and assistance; and the church family and community for their support and prayers. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lowe Farm Bergthaler Church. Memorial donations may be made to MCC. Morris Funeral Home Phone 746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 19, 2008