HELEN FRIESEN

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HELEN FRIESEN Helen Loewen Friesen was born to Isaac P. and Mary Loewen on May 5, 1922, at Steinbach, MB. She peacefully passed away on May 8, 2002, at the Maplewood Manor, Steinbach. She reached the age of 80 years. Death was caused by complications following a major stroke she suffered on April 20. Mothers childhood was spent in the Blumenort, MB area. She was converted at a young age and became a member of the Kleinemende Church. On December 27, 1942, she was united in marriage to Cornie L. Friesen. In 1949, they moved to Los Jagueyes, Chihuahua, Mexico, with three small children. Seven more children were born there, making her a very busy mother. Dad and Mom were deeply concerned about their salvation and the spiritual welfare of their children. Feeling a need for a deeper spiritual life, they sincerely searched out Gods will. The Lord led them to the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, and upon their faith, were baptized in 1959 by Minister John N. Penner. Our parents always carried a concern for the souls of men. They were actively involved in the mission outreach in Mexico, serving in several different locations. All of her life, Mom kept a keen interest in the progress of the mission work, especially that of Mexico. Dad was ordained to the ministry in 1966 and Mom faithfully filled her place as a ministers wife. Her faith in God was alive and real and she prayed much. She enjoyed her family and was deeply grateful that all her children and grandchildren embrace the true faith. Our parents with the eight youngest children moved to Whitemouth, MB, in March of 1968. Dads sudden passing in 1980 left her very lonely. Mom moved to the Maplewood Manor in 1997 where she was cared for very lovingly. She had a sweet disposition and a ready smile. Last week, she grieved the sudden passing of her son-in-law Mark Jantz although she could not express herself verbally. Those left with precious memories are 10 children, Leonard and Vada, Honeygrove, TX; John and Velma, Mary and Dan Friesen, Ed and Rowena, Leona and Norman Toews, all of Elma, MB; Evelina and Barry Hrappstead, Swan River, MB; Roselyn and Darryl Toews, Hadashville, MB; Mildred Jantz, Ringwood, OK; Kathy and Sheldon Toews, Elma; and Levina, Goltry, OK; 40 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two brothers, John and Helen Loewen and Dietrich Loewen; two sisters, Elizabeth and Menno Dueck, and Tina and Elmer Plett; and one sister-in-law Gertie Loewen. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son-in-law, two granddaughters, three brothers and two sisters-in-law. We, as the family, would like to thank the Maplewood Manor staff for the tender loving care they gave our dear mother. May God bless you. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:00 p.m. at the Sobering Funeral Chapel, Beausejour. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 12 at the Whitemouth Mennonite Church, Whitemouth In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gospel Tract and Bible Society, Ste. Anne, MB, R0A 1R0. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB toll free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2002