Thiessen, Justina Siemens (1906-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p. 25

Birth Date: 1906 May 26

text of obituary:

JUSTINA THIESSEN

Justina Thiessen passed away Dec. 9. She was born May 26, 1906 to John and Justina Siemens in Main Centre, Sask. She loved music and used her talents in Main Centre MB Church, including the monthly Jugendverein (youth meeting). She accepted Christ at 13 and was baptized at 15. She married John J. Thiessen, a teacher in Main Centre, July 16, 1931. She supported him as he taught in various towns in southern Saskatchewan. She helped with music programs, especially the Christmas programs. She was a faithful wife and mother and took great pleasure in gardening and running a mini-farm to help support her family. She also enjoyed quilting and needlework. She taught Sunday school and babysat the pastors' children. She and John moved to Swift Current, Sask. to retire, but John died shortly after on Aug. 14, 1959. In 1997 she moved to Chinook Village in Medicine Hat, Alta. In 1999 she moved to Ebenezer Nursing Home, Abbotsford, B.C. She is remembered for her hard work, sincere faith, commitment to prayer, ongoing care for the needy and sense of humour. Predeceased by John and 3 brothers, she is mourned by children Ted, Alvina Klassen, Elmer, Ruth Stubbs and Lottie Devontree; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 in Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, with Peter Klassen and Peter Nickel ministering. The funeral was Dec. 12 in Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, with Abe Klassen ministering.