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DAVID HENRY FRIESEN
Date of Passing: Aug 17, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID HENRY FRIESEN
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, David Henry Friesen, age 90, passed away peacefully at Grace Hospice in Winnipeg after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Elsie (nee Wedel), sons, Robert and Donald (Lori); daughters, Lori Sookram (Curtis) and Wendy Ioculano (Giuseppe); and granddaughters, Melissa Anderson (Justin and sons, Samuel and Ellis) and Rebecca Sookram (Dallas Murphy). He will also be lovingly remembered by his brothers, Henry (Joyce) and John (Ingrid), as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Agnes Friesen, infant brother Frank, and older brother Frank.
Dave will be remembered for his friendly nature and joyful smile which continued even in his last days, energized by his faith in Christ. His life has inspired many, and his gentle spirit, kindheartedness, and devotion to his family will be greatly missed.
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of David's life will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee.
A longer obituary will be available.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you and the family at this time of David’s passing ..thoughts of comfort and condolence and love .. Jake and Dianne - Posted by: Jake and Dianne (Cousin) on: Aug 24, 2023
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Our condolences to you, Elsie, and your family. - Posted by: Danny & Lois Unrau (Cousins) on: Aug 22, 2023
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Mr. Friesen you were one of my favorite teachers at Grant Park High School, where you left a lasting legacy.. Rest in . Daniel MacKenzie - Posted by: Daniel MacKenzie (Student) on: Aug 19, 2023
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I remember a big family picnic at Assiniboine Park organized by Grandma Wedel. After lunch, we were all walking in the park. Dave and Elsie were strolling along ahead of the pack of kids gathered around Grandma, holding hands. Grandma told us all to look at that old married couple, still holding hands and in love after all these years. That was Uncle Dave. A gentle and loving husband. He was my roll model on how to behave whenever my temper started to run away with me, and I am often brought up short by a quick memory flash of him. When I retired and made a big foray into the Bible, over the years I had several little conversations with Uncle Dave. He listened quietly to whatever I was saying and then gave just the right comment or question to keep me on track. His seemingly bottomless well of faith and knowledge was encouraging and inspiring. When he opened his eyes in Heaven and looked into the face of Jesus, I think he might have given one of his little smiles. - Posted by: Richard Wedel (Nephew) on: Aug 19, 2023