Thiessen, Mary Willms (1910-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1910 Jun 16

text of obituary:

MARY THIESSEN

Mary Thiessen passed away Sept. 10 in Strathmore, Alta. She was born June 16, 1910 to Abram and Anna Willms in Russia. At 14, she came to Canada. She worked as a housekeeper in various homes. She married George Thiessen Jan. 28, 1933. They farmed near Namaka, Alta, until George died in 1992. In 1994 she moved from Calgary back to the original homestead to be closer to family. Her life revolved around her family, Though quiet, she was an excellent hostess. She enjoyed cooking and baking, One of her last projects was to crochet tablecloths for her 10 grandchildren. She enjoyed church, finding it hard to accept when she could no longer attend services. She was involved in quilting, knitting and crocheting for MCC and found it hard when she was unable to do these things. She is remembered as a selfless, caring, praying mother. Predeceased by George in 1992, daughter Linda in 1937, son George in 1943, 1 great-granddaughter, 3 brothers and 4 sisters, she is mourned by children Victor of Linden, Alta., Willard of Sidney, B.C. and Elsie Nikkel of Strathmore; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother.