Tiessen, Anna Huebert (1908-2000)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Mar 02 p. 29

Birth date: 1908 Mar 24

text of obituary:

ANNA TIESSEN

Anna Tiessen passed away Dec. 28 at Tabor Manor, St. Catharines, Ont. She was born Mar. 24, 1908 to Abram and Anne Huebert in Friedensruh, Ukraine. The family fled to a refugee camp in Hammerstein, Germany in 1929 and immigrated to Point Pelee, Ont. in 1930. She was reunited with her fiance Isaac Tiessen; they married in Leamington, Ont. in 1930. They pastored churches in Leamington, Chilliwack, B.C., Toronto, Kitchener, Ont. and Strathroy, Ont. Isaac died Nov. 28, 1999. She loved learning, and was one of the first women from Friedensruh to attend high school. After 1 year, she had to stay home to help with the family. She loved singing and sang in her father's choir. She enjoyed reading, writing and composing poetry. Despite her busy life, she found time to write encouraging letters to family, friends, the lonely and the sick. In her later years, when Alzheimer's had robbed her of so much, she could still remember special songs and poetry. Her deep faith in God was evident in her concern for others. Her home was always open to those needing a place to stay-Vacation Bible School teachers, the sick and church officials. Her greatest joy was when family was together. She is remembered for her special encouragement, her unconditional love and her admonition to "Love one another". Predeceased by Isaac, she is mourned by sons Otto, John and Eric; daughter Erna; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchiIdren. The funeral was Jan. 4 in Leamington MB Church, with Henry Regier and David Derksen ministering.