HENRY TEICHGRAF THIESSEN -

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HENRY TEICHGRAF THIESSEN 1918 - 2003 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Henry T. Thiessen of Mitchell at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 with his family at his side. Henry shared 62 years of marriage with his beloved wife Elda. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Marilyn and Ted Redekop, Bill Thiessen, Barbara and Don Wiebe and Wendy and David Thiessen. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Corey, Cathy, Lisa, Mike, Teddy, Shelly, Russell, Michael, Angela, Vincent, Steven, Sandra, Chris, Joanne, Gavin, Patrick and Paul and great-grandchildren, James, Cameron, Jordan, Thomas and Haley. Henry is also survived by sisters, Elfreda (Jim) Cogswell, Margaret (Peter) Block and Helen. He was predeceased by siblings, John, Abe, Jack, Mary, Katherine and granddaughter Nikki. He will be greatly missed by countless relatives, friends, church family and colleagues. Henry was born in Eastern Russia July 24, 1918 and at the age of seven he immigrated with his family to Giroux, MB. He attended school in Steinbach where he also worked at Butcher Reimers Red and White Grocery Store. Following his marriage to Elda he began a teaching career in Winnipegosis that spanned 35 years. During this time he coached basketball, directed choirs and built and renovated houses. Henry retired as a superintendent of schools for the Hanover School Division in 1983. Henry and Elda then spent seven years in the sunny Okanogan Valley where they made many friends in Osoyoos. For Dad, his faith and his family were the most important things in his life. He committed his life to the Lord at the age of 15. He treasured his church family, Bible studies, Gideon involvements and singing in male quartets. He loved family gatherings, debating big ideas, politics, playing numerous games (always keeping score). Dad also loved down hill skiing, curling and golf. His grandchildren will carry on the Henry handshake. The family sincerely thanks the medical staff of Concordia Hospital and Bethesda Hospital for their loving care. The funeral service will be held at the Mennonite Brethren Church, 2nd Street and Lumber, Steinbach on Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2003