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Thiessen, Mildred

August 27, 2024

Date of Service: October 5, 2024

MILDRED MARIE THIESSEN (née Vornbrock), beloved wife of the late Erwin “Kerv” Thiessen, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the age of 96 years.

Mildred is survived by her five children: Randy (Joan), Debra (Don), Bruce, Michelle (Steve) and Kelly. She will be fondly remembered by her seven cherished grandchildren: Brock (Kanako), Clay (Jordan), Tenille (Matt), Matthew, Erin (Chris), Jason (Heidi) and Kyle (Joanna); as well as her five great-grandchildren: Emily, Hayden, Rogue, Marshall and Scarlett.

Besides her beloved husband Kerv, Mildred was predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth Vornbrock, sister Dorothy Spicer and son James.

Mildred was born in Allerston, AB, on September 15, 1927, where her parents settled. In 1951, Mildred married Kerv, raised a family and was active in the Coutts business community. Mildred was involved in many organizations.

A Celebration of Mildred’s Life will be held at the COUTTS CIVIC CENTRE, 105 Centre Avenue, Coutts, AB on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.

In memory of Mildred, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.