Thiessen, Mary Giesbrecht (1920-1980)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1980 Aug 8 p. 31

Birth date: 1920 May 23

text of obituary:

MARY THIESSEN

(Mrs.) Mary Thiessen of Carman, Man. passed away July 4. She was born in Schoenwiese, Man . to Johann and Maria Giesbrecht and was baptized in the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Reinland, Man. on May 23, 1920. She married Dietrich Thiessen on July 11, 1920. From 1943 to 1967 the Thiessens farmed south of Carman, retiring and moving into Carman in 1967. Mrs. Thiessen was predeceased by husband Dietrich. She leaves two sons, John and wife Viola of Grand Prairie, Alta . and Frank and wife Margaret of Winnipeg, eight grandchildren, six great - grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers. The funeral was held at the Gospel Light (Carman) Church on July 8, with pastor Peter G. Doerksen officiating.