ANNELIE FRIESEN

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ANNELIE FRIESEN February 1, 1927 - June 9, 2014 Our beautiful Mother, Oma, Ur Oma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Annelie Friesen passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9 at the age of 87 years young. Born on February 1, 1927 in Blumengard, Russia to Peter and Katja Penner, Mom immigrated to Winnipeg on September 29, 1928. Mom was much more than a loving and loved mother and wife. She was an Artist, Designer, Seamstress, Master Quilter, Teacher, Chef, Psychologist, Environmentalist, Negotiator, Wordsmith, Financier, Volunteer, Pianist, Gardener, Golfer and Curler to name just a few. She will be greatly missed by her children Myra, Eric (Elaine), Eleanore (Henry), Michael (Susan), Carla (Ken), Denise (Jean-Louis); grandchildren Tanya (Miles), Che (Sharon), Aysa, Annika (Charlie), Anders, Tim (Tammy), Sarah (Remy), Pallulaaq, Tapaarjuk (Allen), Maria, Ippiksaut, Tia, Jennifer, Vanessa (Jerrod), Rachel (Lincoln), Matthew (Naila), Matthew (Chrissy), Tim, Jennifer, Sonja, Lisa, Rachel; great-grandchildren Ella, Zoey, Hana, Rayna, Taylor, Avery, Anneleh, Trinity, Samantha, Reese, Galix, Nayelle, Navaaq, Petra, Joshua, Sadie, Norah, Abigail and Arlen; sister Margaret McQueen, brother Paul Penner, aunt Irene Enns, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Dr. Peter H. Friesen, parents Katja and Peter Penner, sister Helene and brother John. Special thanks to the many nurses and aides that helped to keep Mom as comfortable as possible these past few months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Siloam Mission or Mennonite Central Committee. The service in Mom's memory will be held on Friday, June 13, 11:00 a.m., at the First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY 204-338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jun 12, 2014

ANNELIE FRIESEN February 1, 1927 - June 9, 2014 Peacefully at the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg Annelie passed away at the age of 87. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the First Mennonite Church 922 Notre Dame Avenue. Longer obituary to follow. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY 204-338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jun 11, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 12, 2014