Friesen, Olga Muller (1935-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Jul 11 p. 25

Birth date: 1935 Feb 21

text of obituary:

OLGA FRIESEN

Olga Marie Muller Friesen died Apr. 20 in Winnipeg. She was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Chilliwack, B.C. to Henry and Olga Muller. She had a keen interest in music, learning to play piano and earning her ARCT in 1956. She graduated from MEl in 1954. She married Frank Friesen July 8, 1956. They moved to Morden, Man. She continued her studies, culminating in a B. Mus. and a B. Ed. She accompanied many choirs and groups, taught piano, taught music in schools, and founded and led the "The Singing Carilons" (a handbell choir). She was director/organist of several church choirs and was a respected adjudicator. Her desire was to glorify the Lord through her musical talents. A hobby was oil painting. She owned Omi's Pantry, a gourmet Mennonite restaurant, and a number of Laundromats. She gave unselfishly of herself to her children and grandchildren. She struggled with cancer the last five years but maintained a positive attitude. She is mourned by sons Ken of Calgary and Ryan of Abbotsford, B.C.; daughter Lynne McGregor of Russell, Man; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers; 6 sisters. The memorial service was Apr. 26 in Calvary Temple, Winnipeg.