Wall, Frieda Mary Friesen (1925-2002)

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"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 19

Birth date: 1925 Jan 19

text of obituary:

Frieda Mary Friesen Wall passed away Dec. 5 of cancer. She was born June 19, 1925 to Dietrich and Anna Friesen in Provost Alta. and moved to Yarrow, B.C. in 1936. In the hardships of the 1930s, her faith was nurtured by family, community and church. Early in life, she committed her- self to God and to serving others through nursing in the Vancouver area. She married Fred Wall in 1955. After retiring, she re- mained active with volunteer groups, includ- ing MCC. For over 4 decades, she wor- shipped and shared herself, her faith and her gifts at 10th Ave. Alliance Church and Will- ingdon Church. She had deep gratitude for God's presence and strength in all circum- stances. She had extensive energy and was an avid gardener of land and people, en- couraging growth and blossoming. Prede- ceased by 2 brothers, she is mourned by chil- dren Ron, AI, Hal and Brian; 5 grandchildren; and 3 brothers.