Wiens, Ryan (1986-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Mar19 p. 29

Birth date: 1986 Aug 27

text of obituary:

RYAN WIENS

Ryan Michael Henry Wiens died in a motor accident Jan. 15. He was born in Three Hills, Alta. Aug. 27, 1986 to Nic and Linda Wiens of Linden, Alta. He was baptized and joined Linden MB Church Mar. 5, 2000. His energetic and enthusiastic spirit delighted the elementary children to whom he taught Sunday school. Athletics were a large part of his life. He played in provincial tournaments in basketball, volleyball and soccer. He played competitively and was respected by other athletes. He played games with his parents, visited his grandmother and read to his nephews. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 illustrates his life. He is mourned by Nic and Linda; sisters Kathryn Harder of Vulcan, Alta. and Reta Richert of Cottage Grove, Minn.; brother Jonathan Wiens of Calgary; 2 nephews; grandmothers Elizabeth Heidebrecht and Margaret Ratzlaff of Linden. The funeral was Jan. 20 in Linden MB Church.