HENRIETTA MARGARITE FRIESEN (HAMM)

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HENRIETTA MARGARITE FRIESEN (nee HAMM) Henrietta Margarite Friesen (nee Hamm), 92, of Steinbach, MB passed away peacefully on December 1, 2014 with her family at her side. Mom was born in Altona on September 18, 1922 to Isaac and Maria Hamm. Due to health issues, Mom only attended school until grade 6. She was baptized on May 6, 1945. She married Bernard Friesen on October 22, 1950. Mom and Dad served in ministry, which brought them to churches in Pelly, Wynyard, Swift Current, and Winnipeg. They also served at the Steinbach Bible College and the EMC Conference. In this, Mom was a great support to Dad and her family. Mom enjoyed many hobbies including needlework, sewing, baking and cooking. She read and collected writings of meaning and importance. She had a huge interest in the Royal Family. She especially loved children. She was dedicated to providing the best Sunday School experience for her students. Her grandchildren were her life and joy. She loved playing games with them and creating memorable cakes for their birthdays. Her memory will be cherished by her children Mervin and wife Eunice, grandsons Brendan, Christopher and Patrick; Lyndon and wife Bonnie, grandsons Carter and Jackson; Marlylles and husband Gordon, grandsons Nathan, Andrew, Michael (Samantha) and Jeremy (Sarah); Sheri and husband Christopher, granddaughters Aidyn, Ella, and Madlyn. She is survived by her brother Otto (Margaret) Hamm, brother Menno (Elvina) Hamm, sister Elvira Hamm, sister-in-law Lena Hamm, sister-in-law Mary Unger, sister-in-law Carolyn Friesen, and sister-in-law Helen Roller. Henrietta Friesen was predeceased by her husband Ben on July 23, 2007, parents Isaac and Maria Hamm, and parents-in-law Henry and Helen Friesen. The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 6 at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main Street in Steinbach at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will take place prior to the service. Birchwood Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either EMC Missions or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. As a family, we would like to extend our gratitude to the medical team of Dr. Curtis Krahn, Eunice Friesen, Dr. Gordon Dyck, Bethesda Hospital nurses, doctors, and home care staff for their compassion and excellent care. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 04, 2014