AGANETHA (NETTIE) FRIESEN

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AGANETHA (NETTIE) FRIESEN (nee REMPEL) January 12, 1928 - November 17, 2004 Nettie left us suddenly the morning of November 17. A kind and giving woman, she is survived by her loving husband Erdman (Ed) their five children, Murray Friesen, Verna Wallace (Don), Allan Friesen (Carola), Brian Pelechaty and Lorna Pankratz (Peter) her two grandchildren, Caitlin and Colin; as well as their many foster children. Nettie is also survived by 11 brothers and sisters and is predeceased by one sister (Tina) in 1940 and her parents. Ed and Nettie were married in 1947. They lived and raised their family near Winnipeg, MB. In 1986, they retired and moved to Grand Forks, BC where they were very active in the community and the church. Many group gatherings were brightened when Ed and Nettie arrived with guitar and accordion in hand to sing and play all the old favourites. Nettie will be greatly missed by her family and all the people she has touched and comforted with her song. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29 at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel. Pastor John Siemens of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The online Book of Condolences may be accessed at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com In lieu of flowers the family requests you make a donation to The Grand Forks First Baptist Church Building Fund at Box 2881, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 or to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2004