Friesen, Henry (1923-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Mar 17 p. 28

Birth date: 1923 Jan 1

text of obituary:

HENRY FRIESEN

Henry Heinrich Friesen died Nov. 14. He was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Ufa, Russia to Heinrich Berhard and Katharina Friesen. When Henry was 8, his family immigrated to Paraguay via Germany. In 1948, Henry married Anne Pauls and farmed in the Chaco of Paraguay. He brought his family to Canada in 1957. Henry worked as a carpenter and owned a raspberry farm. Together with his wife, Henry worked very hard in those early years. Although life was not always easy with 8 children, God provided enough for their needs. Henry was a quiet man. He believed in his God and Saviour. His favourite Scripture was Psalm 23. The memorial service was Nov. 18.