Thiessen, Helen Paetkau (1927-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Oct 24 p. 24

Birth date: 1927 Sep 21

text of obituary:

HELEN THIESSEN

Helen Thiessen died July 14. She was born Mar.1,1927inDavid- son, Sask. and spent her childhood in Gem, Alta. She married Hen- ry Thiessen May 31, 1948. They lived in Tofield, Alta. She ac- cepted Christ at an early age and lived out her faith daily, prayed for her family and praised God through singing. She saw the good in people and made the best of every situation. She was resourceful, kind and for- giving. Predeceased by 1 sister; 3 brothers, she is mourned by Henry; daughters Rita of Edmonton, Del of Sherwood Park; Ruth Baerg of Tofield; son Sam of Tofield; 10 grandchildren; 1 sister; 3 brothers. The fu- neral was July 18 in Tofield Gospel Church.