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RUBY THIESSEN
Born: Jul 09, 1941
Date of Passing: Jul 25, 2019
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RUBY THIESSEN
July 9, 1941 - July 25, 2019
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Peter Thiessen, as well as her children, Brad and Ron, and granddaughter, Rhea. She was predeceased by parents, Ben and Anne Driedger, and brother Nick.
Ruby grew up on a farm in southern Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg with Peter in her early 20s. Over the years, she worked at The Winnipeg Tribune, The Winnipeg Free Press, and helped Peter at the farm. Ruby had a kind, loving heart and was an exemplary wife and mother to her children. She was blessed with over 25 years of snowbirding with Peter in Arizona. Ruby enjoyed an active social life with many friends. Her favourite activities included playing cards, swimming, and spending time with family.
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona on Monday, July 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and at the church prior to the service. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford St., with reception to follow. Interment will take place at the Altona Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Mennonite Central Committee.
Wiebe Funeral Home Altona
In care of arrangements
www.wiebefhaltona.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 27, 2019