Thiessen, Abraham Enns (1940-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2007 Sep p. 30

Birth date: 1940 Jul 24

text of obituary:

ABRAHAM ENNS THIESSEN

Abraham Enns Thiessen died peacefully Jan. 6 with his family by his side. He was born May 18, 1940 in Cd Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jacob and Susan Thiessen. He joined the work force at a young age to help support his parents and siblings. The family moved to B.C., then to California, and eventually back to Mexico, where Abraham met Sara Wiebe. It was at this time Abraham made a commitment to the Lord and was baptized on his 24th birthday. He and Sara were married Sept. 13, 1964. They moved to Canada in 1971, where Abraham worked at Guenther Doors, now known as Masonite, for 30 years. He retired a year before falling ill with a rare and aggressive autoimmune disorder. Abraham and Sara attended South Abbotsford (B.C.) MB Church for the past 12 years, where they were blessed with a wonderful life group. Abraham is mourned by Sara; children Glen (Allison), Marian (David) Spenst, and Ed; 5 grandchildren; surviving siblings. The memorial service was Jan. 10 at Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.