Froese, Frank F. (1908-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 4 p. 28

Birth date: 1908 Oct 8

text of obituary:

FRANK F. FROESE

Frank F. Froese died Sept. 19. He was born in Barvenkowo, Ukraine on Oct. 8, 1908 to Franz and Anna Froese. When he was 15, his family immigrated to Canada. He married Bertha Goossen, whom he met at Bethany Bible Institute, in Dec. 1940. Frank was ordained to the ministry in 1943, and served as pastor at Lucky Lake, Warman and Foam Lake. In 1974 he went to work at Bethany Bible School. He served actively in the church until his health declined last spring. Frank was always concerned about the spiritual well-being of his family. Predeceased by 5 siblings, he is mourned by Bertha; children Ruby (Bill) Regier, Don (Edna), Marilyn (Julian) Hudson, Elmer (Esther), Lois (Cameron) Linder; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;l brother. The memorial service was Sept. 23 at West Portal Church, Saskatoon.