Editing Thiessen, Elizabeth Thielmann (1907-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Jul p. 30

Birth date: 1907 Jun 15

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ELIZABETH THIESSEN</h3></center>

Elizabeth Thiessen died
April 18, age 99. Sh e
was born in Nikolaidorf,
Russia, June 15, 1907,
to Peter and Elizabeth
Thielmann. She later
often recalled the trauma she experienced
during the years of revolution and war in Russia.
The family immigrated to Herbert, Sask. in 1925.
Elizabeth married Peter J. Thiessen Nov. 6, 1927
and they farmed in the Greenfarm, Sask. district
until 1965, when they moved to Herbert. Peter's
death in a farm accident in 1970 was very difficult
for her. Elizabeth taught herself to read and
she read many books. She also pursued many
hobbies . Her life was an example of faith and
love. Predeceased by Peter, she is mourned by
sons Walter (Wilma), Alfred (Alvina), Clarence
(Elsie); 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2
great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was April
21 at Herbert MB Church.

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