Obituary of Helen Marie Friesen
Helen Marie Friesen 1922 - 2010
Mrs. Helen Friesen, beloved wife of the late Peter Friesen, passed away on January 14, 2010 at the age of 87. She is survived by her eight loving children: Edward (Beth), Adina (Dennis) Meier, Anna (Laurence, deceased) Evens, Loretta (Doug) Moller, Sherry (Joel) Schoenberger, Wendy Friesen (Nick Antifaeff), Rodney, Peter (Helene). Helen will also be lovingly remembered by her 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and her large extended family.
Helen was born outside of Roblin, Manitoba, on June 25, 1922. She spent her childhood in Manitoba where she met her husband, Peter. In 1961, Helen and Peter moved to Dawson Creek with their eight children. Helen spent many years devoted to her husband, caring for her family, cultivating her garden, providing a safe home and contributing to her church community. After Peter’s death in 1997, Helen moved into the Peace River Haven.
A memorial service was held for Helen Friesen on January 19, 2010 at the Church of the New Jerusalem, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.