Giesbrecht, Frank (1928-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p.27

Birth date: 1928 Mar 3

text of obituary:

FRANK GIESBRECHT

Frank Giesbrecht pa sse d away July 4 of a heart attack. He was born Mar. 3, 1928 to Henry and Sarah Gie s- br echt in Coaldale, Alta. He str aye d a bit spiritu- ally but shortly after meeting Martha at a wedding at Vancouver MB Church in 1950 rededicated his life to the Lord. They married June 30, 1951. He was the spiritual leader in the family and was not afraid to share his faith. Through 51 years as a barber in Vancouver, he had many opportunities to help people ex- plore their relationship with Jesus . He was a Gideon for 29 years. They w ere charter mem- bers of Killarney Park MB Church, serving with quiet strength and faithfulness. He was head usher at the time of his passing . Predeceased by his moth er in 1950, father in 1965, step- mother Agatha in 1989, 1 granddaughter and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Martha; children Gordon, Br enda Isaak and Gail Klassen; 7 grandchildren; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. The fu- neral was July lOin Killarney Park MB Church, with Ken Peters ministering.