MABLE REIMER (FRIESEN)

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MABLE REIMER (nee FRIESEN) In the early hours of Wednesday, April 13, 2005, surrounded by her family, Sweet Mable peacefully passed on after 93 well-lived years. She was born in Meade, Kansas on February 29, 1912, married her Canadian sweetheart, Cornelius, in 1932, and later moved to Canada. They had 11 children, whom they raised together until Corneil's early death in 1958. Mable's quiet strength of character brought her through many challenging years with a large young family to raise on her own. Cherishing her memory are her children, Edgar (Margaret), Alvina Klassen (Ike), Jim (Yvonne), Virginia, Lois Lewycky (Laverne), Marlene Sundeen (Lee), Randall (Beth), and Joyce Reimer (Lou). She also leaves her brother, Fred Friesen (Sarah), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of others affected by her warmth and perpetual smile. Those going before her include her husband Cornelius, and her children, Stanley, Adeline, Harold, and grandson Jamie. Mable's positive attitude toward life showed itself in: a hum or whistle, a ready game of Scrabble, an inviting flower garden, and an open door to all. She lived her life according to the verse, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God. Romans 8:28 To the sweetest Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, we have appreciated your ready smile, gentle spirit, quiet strength and unwavering faith. Thank-you for making God the centre of our family, for your unceasing prayers, for making us your priority, and for your uncompromising love. We pray that who we are today is a reflection of you. With love and admiration, Your family Her children rise up, and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:28 The family wishes to thank Larry Hirst, Dr. Myron Thiessen, and the health care staff and volunteers of Bethesda Place, Steinbach, MB, for their compassionate and loving care given to Mable over the last few years. A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, Saturday, April 16, at 11:00 a.m., with viewing an hour before the service. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach and Winnipeg 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-667-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2005