Wiebe, Florence Thiessen (1933-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 29

Birth date: 1933 Dec 15

text of obituary:

FLORENCE WIEBE

Florence Wiebe died July 19. She was born Dec. 15, 1933 in Regina, Sask. and was adopted by Sam and Susie Thiessen. Florence accepted Jesus as Saviour at an early age. Piano lessons, voice lessons, and a love for God and music fuelled her life's mission - to brighten others' hearts and souls with song. On August 7, 1954, Florence married Henry Wiebe. She cared lovingly for their children as Henry taught school. Once the children were in school; Florence worked at University Hospital as a ward aid in the surgery unit and cancer wing. At Bethany Manor in Saskatoon, Florence enjoyed being part of the mixed choir, ladies choir, and a group called "The Gospel Singers." Her passions included family, music, knitting, talking, and being with people. Each day she enjoyed the company of her husband and spent time with her mother. Florence is mourned by Henry; 6 children and their spouses; 18 grandchildren; mother Susie. The memorial service was July 22 at Bethany Manor.