Friesen, Frank Henry (1902-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Nov 25 p. 28

Birth date: 1902 Jul 26

text of obituary:

FRANK HENRY "F.H." FRIESEN

Frank H. Friesen died peacefully Aug. 8 at 103. He was born to Heinrich and Anna Friesen July 26, 1902 in a small Russian village. He was baptized upon profession of faith in 1920. Due to increasing political and economic turmoil, he immigrated to Canada in 1924, settling in Manitoba. In 1929, he married Agnes Unger and the couple moved to Morden, Man., where he established a fuel and lumber business. After Agnes' death in 1974, Frank married Tina Reimer. He had a profound commitment to his faith and community, and was a founding member of Westside Community Church (Man.), leading it for 25 years. He served on many church and educational institution boards. He spearheaded the development of a senior citizens' home in Morden before it became fashionable, so it seemed right that Frank spent his last 9 years in the very home he championed. Predeceased by wives Agnes and Tina; 1 son; he is mourned by sons Frank, David (Elsie), Henry (Joyce) and John (Ingrid); stepchildren David (Esther), Bert (Evelyn), Neil (Margaret), Alvin (Frances) and Irene (Howard); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Aug. 11 at Westside Community Church.