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ALLEN "AL" THIESSEN
Date of Passing: Oct 15, 2004
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ALLEN "AL" THIESSEN 1939 - 2004 On Friday, October 15, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Allen "Al" Thiessen, aged 65 years, of Winnipeg, MB formerly of Morden, MB went to his eternal rest. Al was a longtime educator. He started his teaching career in rural Manitoba and then moved to St. Vital teaching at Norberry, Varennes, Hastings, Minnetonka and George McDowell. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Margaret Graham of Winnipeg; two brothers, Raynold "Reg" and his wife Helen of High River, AB; William and his wife Sylvia of Penticton, BC; three sisters-in-law, Helen Thiessen of Morden; Sigrid Thiessen of Calgary, AB; Lorraine Thiessen of Calgary; as well as numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by three brothers, Larry (2003), Jake (2002), Benjamin (1991) one brother-in-law John Graham (2003). Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, 5 Parkwood St., Morden. Interment will follow at Southside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. Wiebe Funeral Home, Morden In care of arrangements (204)822-4755 www.wiebefuneralhomes.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2004
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I’ve thought of you, Mr. T many many times over the years. I know it’s late in years to write a tribute as you passed so long ago. Sadly internet and searches were not really available to me before you died. I would have loved to let you know the difference you made in my life. Varennes was a safe place. Your classroom even more so. You were kind and encouraged dreams. For that I am ever grateful. You were my first art commission. It took a long time to finish that painting. I had such a hard time with perspective, hey … I was 12. Your commissioning that painting told me I mattered, that I was valued. This excluded misfit saw possibilities. I went on to hone that talent in later years. Mr T. if you’re listening, you made a huge difference in my life. Thank you. - Posted by: Diane Trudeau (Former student 1970’s) on: Sep 05, 2021