Friesen, Olga Muller (1935-2003)

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

Birth date: 1935 Feb 21

text of obituary:

OLGA FRIESEN

lga 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 _-"'-'&&--""-J in 1956. She graduat- ed 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 adjudica- tor. 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 num- ber of Laundromats. She gave unselfishly of herself to her children and grandchildren. She struggled with cancer the last five years but ma intained 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 .