Friesen, Catherine Klassen (1895-1972)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries: 1972 Oct 06 p. 31

Birth date: 1895 Apr 22

text of obituary:

CATHERINE FRIESEN

Mrs. Catherine Friesen (nee Klassen) was born in 1895 in Southern Russia. She was orphaned at an early age and consequently spent her youth with her guardian uncle. In 1918 she was married to Aron A. Friesen. During the revolution they moved to Richenau and were baptized on their faith and joined the M .B. church there in 1923.

In 1924 they emigrated to Canada, establishing a homestead in Elie, Manitoba, in 1926. They fellowshipped with Christian families there and later joined the M.B. Church at Newton.

Their marriage was blessed with four children, a daughter and three sons. Mr. Friesen died in 1946 and left his wife with the responsibility of raising the family. In 1952 she moved to Oakville, where she lived till 1970, when her need for medical attention made it necessary to move to Donwood Manor, Winnipeg, where she remained until her death.

She suffered a stroke in 1924 which affected her eyesight, and the condition gradually worsened in ensuing years and curtailed her activities in the home as well as in the church. The family members rejoice now to know that her Heavenly Father has restored her with everlasting sight!

She passed away on September 3. A few minutes before she died she was still able to thank God for His goodness and grace. She leaves to mourn her daughter Catherine, of Winnipeg; Arthur of Oakville; Ed and Helen of Abbotsford; Alfred and Anne of Oakville; eight grandchildren, a brother in Chilliwack, and many friends and relatives.

Funeral services were held in Newton Siding with Rev. David Dyck and Rev. Martin Durksen ministering. Interment was at Oakville Cemetary.