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Friesen, David Waldemar (1924-2008)
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David Waldemar Friesen |
David Waldemar Friesen |
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| − | died Mar. 6. 2008 |
+ | died Mar. 6. 2008. |
| − | He was born Dec. 12 |
+ | He was born Dec. 12, |
1924 to Waldemar |
1924 to Waldemar |
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and Maria Friesen in |
and Maria Friesen in |
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| − | + | Weiikoknajschesko, |
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| − | Russia. In 1926. David |
+ | Russia. In 1926. David's |
| − | family immigrated to Main Centre |
+ | family immigrated to Main Centre, Sask . At 12, |
| − | he received Christ as Saviour |
+ | he received Christ as Saviour, was baptized, |
and became a member of Main Centre MB |
and became a member of Main Centre MB |
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Church. He taught for 27 years and then went |
Church. He taught for 27 years and then went |
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| − | into sales for Choice Books in Waterloo |
+ | into sales for Choice Books in Waterloo, Ont. |
| − | His winning smile gave cheer to everyone |
+ | His winning smile gave cheer to everyone, |
and he was involved in church throughout life. |
and he was involved in church throughout life. |
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| − | Hardworking |
+ | Hardworking, David always took good care of |
| − | his wife and family. He enjoyed sports |
+ | his wife and family. He enjoyed sports, music, |
| − | Scrabble |
+ | Scrabble, and fixing things. Predeceased by |
son Arthur and 1 sister. David is mourned by |
son Arthur and 1 sister. David is mourned by |
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Lena (nee Bergen); children Lynette Eulette |
Lena (nee Bergen); children Lynette Eulette |
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| − | (Richard) |
+ | (Richard), Gerald (Carol), Verna, Dwayne; 10 |
| − | grandchildren; 3 siblings. The memorial |
+ | grandchildren; 3 siblings. The memorial service |
was Mar. 10 at Waterloo MB Church. |
was Mar. 10 at Waterloo MB Church. |
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 23 September 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 May p.33
Birth date: 1924 Dec 12
text of obituary:
DAVID WALDEMAR FRIESEN
David Waldemar Friesen died Mar. 6. 2008. He was born Dec. 12, 1924 to Waldemar and Maria Friesen in Weiikoknajschesko, Russia. In 1926. David's family immigrated to Main Centre, Sask . At 12, he received Christ as Saviour, was baptized, and became a member of Main Centre MB Church. He taught for 27 years and then went into sales for Choice Books in Waterloo, Ont. His winning smile gave cheer to everyone, and he was involved in church throughout life. Hardworking, David always took good care of his wife and family. He enjoyed sports, music, Scrabble, and fixing things. Predeceased by son Arthur and 1 sister. David is mourned by Lena (nee Bergen); children Lynette Eulette (Richard), Gerald (Carol), Verna, Dwayne; 10 grandchildren; 3 siblings. The memorial service was Mar. 10 at Waterloo MB Church.
