LOUISE FRIESEN, beloved sister of John Friesen of Lethbridge and Tina Friesen of Edmonton, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the age of 85 years.
Born December 22, 1924 in Schumanovka, Siberian Russia, Louise came to Canada via Mexico, Nichi, Manitoba, and Alberta with her parents.
She is survived by her sister Katherina of Edmonton, brother John of Lethbridge, sister-in-law Yvonne of Chilliwack, B.C., as well as four nieces and four nephews and their families.
Louise was predeceased by her parents David and Louise (Loewen) Friesen, sister Helen (Friesen) Peter Harder, two sisters and two brothers (ages 1-3), niece Frieda (Harder) Hunt, great-niece Meagan Brianne Yamkovy, niece Annie (Harder) Soenen, David and Eva (Hillis) Friesen, Peter and Annie (Rempel) Friesen, Jacob Friesen and Margaret Friesen.
Louise went to Coaldale School and worked hard on the family farm. She accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour at 11 years of age and loved Church and Sunday School. She was baptized on July 19, 1942 M.B.C., Coaldale. Later, Louise joined the Victory Church in Lethbridge.
She worked at many places, St. Michael’s Hospital, the Galt Hospital and the Municipal Hospital. She enjoyed her work. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling, mainly the trip in 1988 to the Holy Land and Victoria, B.C.
Her family was very important to her. Louise’s favourite hymns include; “I Come to the Garden Alone”, “One Day at a Time”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “At the Cross, at the Cross”, “This is My Story, This is My Song”, “Praising My Saviour all the Day Long”. “Heir of Salvation Purchased by God”, “Born of His Spirit”, “Washed in His Blood”, “This is My Story, This is My Song”, “Praising My Saviour all the Day Long”.
A Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1 Mile East of Lethbridge on Hwy # 3, Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Morris Watson officiating.
Interment to follow at Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Victory Christian Fellowship. Box 1780, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K4.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
