MARTIN D. FRIESEN

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MARTIN D. FRIESEN Peacefully, on January 13, 2001, Martin D. Friesen, husband of Mary, father, grand-father and great grandfather, of Steinbach, Manitoba, passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach. Martin was born on February 4, 1917 to Jacob E. and Maria Friesen who were living in Blumenhof, Sask. He was baptized in the Sommerfelder Mennonite Church in 1936 by Bishop Peter Toews. In July of 1936 he was united in marriage with Mary Janzen of Plum Coulee. To this union 11 children were born , two of whom preceded him in death. They were Erna in 1947 and Richard Allen in 1967. He is survived by his wife Mary, with whom he enjoyed over 64 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children and their families; Norman (Martha), Ruth (Pat), Ernie (Vi), Irene (Bernie), Ron (Delores), all of Winnipeg. Linda (George), Harvey (Tracey), Irma, Shirley (Don), all of Steinbach. He also enjoyed his 25 grand-children and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Gerry Vogt and his grandson Gary Friesen in 1997. The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to Dr. Curtis Krahn and the nurses and staff of the Bethesda Hospital who took such good care of Dad with compassion and sympathy. Funeral services will take place at the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, 306 McKenzie Ave. in Steinbach on Thursday, January 18th, 2001, 2:00 p.m. Viewing will be held on January 17, 2001 at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service. II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness " Arrangements entrusted to: BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 150 Penfeld Dr. Steinbach, Manitoba 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2001