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JANICE LOUISE FRIESEN (SNYDER) -
Date of Passing: Dec 06, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJANICE LOUISE FRIESEN (nee SNYDER) 1957 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Louise Friesen at the Grace Hospital on December 6, 2014 at age 56 with her husband Gary by her side. Janice leaves to celebrate her life and memory, her loving and devoted husband Gary, with whom she would have celebrated 39 years together this February. She also leaves her stepfather Allan Jones, her sister Darlene (Lloyd Penner) of Morris, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was predeceased by her parents, father John Snyder (1999) and her mother Aneta Jones (2012) and by three sisters, Lisa Kostiw in Mississauga, Ontario in 1999, Jennifer Friesen of Morris in 2001 and Shelly Padgett of Mountain View, CA in 2012. Janice was born in Morris, Manitoba, the second of five girls. She had a real passion for life but unfortunately she was stricken with multiple sclerosis in 1985, which would confine her to a wheelchair and change her life forever. However she always maintained a positive attitude and although the MS slowed her down, it never dampened her determination and enthusiasm. She loved many crafts but especially knitting and sewing until her MS made those crafts difficult. She then discovered genealogy and put all of her passion into tracing both her father's and her mother's sides of the family. This search gave her countless hours of both pleasure and frustration, always trying to find that one missing shipping record. Her strong faith in God helped her make it through the constant pain and trials in her life and when she received the diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer on November 24, she was not afraid of dying and looked forward to her death with calm assurance knowing that heaven awaited her. Her husband would like to thank the wonderful staff at Grace Hospital 3rd Floor North Wing for the compassionate and loving care they provided for Janice during her short stay there. Public viewing will be held at Chapel Lawn on Wednesday, December 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A celebration of Janice's life will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., with viewing prior to the service. A private interment will take place at a future date. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in Janice's memory may be made to her favourite charity, Samaritan's Purse International Relief, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 or a charity of your choice. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes: there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. - Revelation 21:4 www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 09, 2014
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Gary, our deepest sympathy to you and family. We are truly sorry and want you to know our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Please take care and we will be contacting you. - Posted by: Carol Carson & Fae Post (Friends/co-workers) on: Dec 14, 2014
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Gary, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Janice. I will pray for her. Bruce Jones - Posted by: Bruce Jones (Work colleague at Chipman/ICI/Zeneca) on: Dec 10, 2014
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Our sympathies to you Gary and the rest of the family at the passing of your dear wife and sister. Every time we saw Janice she had a smile on her face. Take comfort in knowing that she is now enjoying heaven's glories with her parents and sisters. Our prayers are for comfort and peace for you all. - Posted by: Sieg aand Wendi Neumann (Acquaintances) on: Dec 10, 2014
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Judy and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you Garry for your loss. Janice was always one of our favourite patients that we saw in the office, both for her wit and her courage. She was an inspiration as she showed the true human spirit when one is faced with such adversity which she faced throughout her life She was truly lucky to have such a compassionate, dedicated partner such as you. Take care Gary & Judy - Posted by: Dr. Gary & Mrs. Judy Hedge (Former Dentist & Hygienist) on: Dec 10, 2014
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We will miss Janice at the Family History Center. She loved the search for her ancestors and we were glad to be there for her. - Posted by: Mary-Jane Lupton (Work at Family History Center) on: Dec 10, 2014
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Such an intelligent person who gave what she had to give. I am the older cousin who was part of her life when she was very young but never shared her adulthood. I am part of the lost family links. Be happy with God, Janice, where you are safe. - Posted by: Marlene Manion (1st cousin) on: Dec 10, 2014
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My cousin who always had a BIG smile on her face every time I saw her! You will be truly missed. - Posted by: Lorrie Wiebe (Cousin) on: Dec 09, 2014
