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Tiessen, Herbert (1926-1970)
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Rev. Herbert Tiessen, formerly of Abbotsford, passed away suddenly on |
Rev. Herbert Tiessen, formerly of Abbotsford, passed away suddenly on |
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in his 45th year. He had served as a |
in his 45th year. He had served as a |
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missionary with the International Missions for 14 years. He is survived by his |
missionary with the International Missions for 14 years. He is survived by his |
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Revision as of 17:46, 24 February 2016
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1970 May 01 p. 31
Birth date: 1926 Nov 15
text of obituary:
REV. HERBERT TIESSEN
Rev. Herbert Tiessen, formerly of Abbotsford, passed away suddenly on March 30 in Oatacamund, Nilgiris, India, in his 45th year. He had served as a missionary with the International Missions for 14 years. He is survived by his wife Eileen; one daughter Charlene and two sons Daryl and Douglas, in India. He is also survived by his father Henry D. Tiessen of 2888 Royal Street, Clearbrook; four brothers, Fred of Toronto, Gordon of Kamloops, George of Surrey and Donald of Clearbrook; two sisters Mrs. P.G. (Anne) Reimer of Kansas City . and Nettie of Bananier, Guadelaupe, French West Indies. He was predeceased by his mother, Mrs. Mary Tiessen, in 1967. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 31 in India. A memorial servioe was held on April 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church.
