Friesen, Anne Dyck (1924-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 24 p. 27

Birth date: 1924 Sep 23

text of obituary:

ANNE FRIESEN

Anne Friesen died Sept. 24 after suffering a respiratory illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1924 to Katharina and Cornelius Dyck in Rosenort, Russia. Anne's childhood story is one of unimaginable loss and hardship. It's a story of family love and Christian faith, of cunning survival strategies and miracles. During the 1930s and 40s, Anne helped her family escape Stalinist Russia and emigrate from war-torn Europe. She landed in Canada in 1948 and married Peter Friesen in 1949. They raised 4 children, Edith, Victor, Kathie, and Gary. Anne excelled at baking and dressmaking, and helped run her husband's home construction business in Vancouver. She also found time to travel, play Scrabble, and lead an active social life. Anne and Peter were among the founders of Killarney Park MB Church. After Peter's death in 2000, Anne moved to Langley, B.C., where she joined North Langley Community Church. Anne graced this earth with courage, intelligence, resourcefulness, chutzpah, faith, and love. She is mourned by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The burial was Sept. 28.