JOHN FRIESEN

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JOHN FRIESEN June 2, 1933 - October 6, 2003 It is with much sadness that the family announces the passing of our husband, father and grandfather John Friesen after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. John passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on October 6, 2003 with his family at his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Esther; one son John (Jean) one daughter Sylvia (Sieghard) Schartner; five grandchildren, Matthew, Chad, Melissa, Nathan, Emily; one stepbrother Ed and two stepsisters, Agatha and Trudy. He was predeceased by three daughters, Judy, Margaret and Lisa-ann; three sisters in infancy, one sister in childhood, sister Tina Dueck and husband George. Brother Jake, his father Johann Friesen, mother Magaretha Friesen, stepfather Bernard Penner, two stepsisters and eight stepbrothers. John was born and raised in Neuhorst, MB and farmed in the Altona area for many years before moving to Winnipeg. On November 1, 1953 John was married to his loving wife Esther. After working at various jobs in Winnipeg he retired in 1998 and began a courageous battle with lung cancer. Mom and Dad spent much time together enjoying day trips to family and friends during these last few years. The family would like to thank the Victoria General Hospital and their caring staff during his final days with us. We would also like to thank the Concordia Hospital and their caring staff that looked after him during his many visits in his past few years, also a special thanks to Dr. Carey Isaac. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Morrow Gospel Church, 755 St. Annes Rd., viewing will be on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Chapel and prior to the service. Interment in Neuhorst Cemetery near Gretna. In lieu of flowers if friends so desire donations to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1P6 or CancerCare Manitoba, ON 109 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9. In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away, You suffered much in silence You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend But still you kept on fighting until the very end. God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered, Come to Me. You didnt deserve what you went through So He took you home to rest, Gods garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. KLASSEN Funeral Chapel 1897 Henderson- North of McIvor- 338-0331

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 08, 2003