Editing Thiessen, Helen Paetkau (1927-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Oct 24 p. 24

Birth date: 1927 Sep 21

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HELEN THIESSEN</h3></center>

Helen Thiessen died
July 14. She was born
Mar.1,1927inDavid-
son, Sask. and spent
her childhood in Gem,
Alta. She married Hen-
ry Thiessen May 31,
1948. They lived in
Tofield, Alta. She ac-
cepted Christ at an
early age and lived out
her faith daily, prayed for her family and
praised God through singing. She saw the
good in people and made the best of every
situation. She was resourceful, kind and for-
giving. Predeceased by 1 sister; 3 brothers,
she is mourned by Henry; daughters Rita of
Edmonton, Del of Sherwood Park; Ruth
Baerg of Tofield; son Sam of Tofield; 10
grandchildren; 1 sister; 3 brothers. The fu-
neral was July 18 in Tofield Gospel Church.

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