Private memorial service will be held with interment prior at the Reinfeld Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 1PM-6PM on Thursday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Donations may be made in David's memory to Union Gospel Mission.
David Friesen
1934 - 2022
David J. Friesen, age 88, beloved husband of Kathren Friesen (nee Fehr) of Winkler, MB peacefully slipped away to be with Jesus on Thursday February 17, 2022 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre with his loving wife, Kathren and daughter, Betsy by his side.
David was born to Jacob and Maria Friesen on February 15, 1934 in their family home in Reinfeld. David was the fifth of nine children. He loved his siblings very much. He met his young wife, Helen while ice skating in the village of Reinfeld. In 1956 they married and would have five daughters. Dave and Helen moved several times while young, living in Winnipeg and Arden before settling Winkler. Dave enjoyed jobs at Manco and Grandeur (selling Grandeur’s very first mobile home in 1976) and started his own business selling mobile homes, used cars and camping trailers. He dabbled in sales and built many relationships along the way. After a 5 year battle with cancer, Dave’s first wife, Helen went to be with Jesus in 1998. In 1999, Dave met Katherine and soon they were married. They enjoyed almost 23 years together fishing, camping, traveling, enjoying music together and making many memories with family and friends. David loved to have fun and tease those around him. He was mischievous and inventive. We remember his laughter and big smile. The Bible was his favourite book and he read it faithfully. He was a strong man of God and as he grew older, his faith grew stronger. Dave had struggled with health issues for the past few years. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre. He peacefully went to be with Jesus five days later.
David was predeceased by his first wife, Helen, son-in-law, Peter, and daughter, Delilah. He leaves to mourn his wife, Kathren, daughters, Liz (Betsy) and Mitcheal (Angie, David), Brenda (Ray and Wendy, Russ and Tammy, Valerie), Lana and Bill (Mandy and Andy, William and Lynn, Rick and Alana), Connie and Shelley (Kylee, Tysan, Aaron and Kennedy, Taylor), son-in-law, Craig (Jaclyn and Kurt, Curtis and Shanyce) and 17 great grandchildren, as well as step children, Linda and Pete, James and Dianna, Ed and Pam, Art and Margaret, Andy and Pam, Mark and their families.
Private memorial service held with interment prior at the Reinfeld Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. Brett, Tara Bennett, and the many health care workers at BTHC, the wonderful staff at Wiebe Funeral Home, and a very special thanks to Pastor Harold Espinosa. And thank you to the many family and friends that have poured out their love and support during difficult times. Donations may be made in David’s memory to Union Gospel Mission.
David Friesen
1934 - 2022
David J. Friesen, age 88, beloved husband of Kathren Friesen (nee Fehr) of Winkler, MB peacefully slipped away to be with Jesus on Thursday February 17, 2022 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre with his loving wife, Kathren and daughter, Betsy by his side.
David was born to Jacob and Maria Friesen on February 15, 1934 in their family home in Reinfeld. David was the fifth of nine children. He loved his siblings very much. He met his young wife, Helen while ice skating in the village of Reinfeld. In 1956 they married and would have five daughters. Dave and Helen moved several times while young, living in Winnipeg and Arden before settling Winkler. Dave enjoyed jobs at Manco and Grandeur (selling Grandeur’s very first mobile home in 1976) and started his own business selling mobile homes, used cars and camping trailers. He dabbled in sales and built many relationships along the way. After a 5 year battle with cancer, Dave’s first wife, Helen went to be with Jesus in 1998. In 1999, Dave met Katherine and soon they were married. They enjoyed almost 23 years together fishing, camping, traveling, enjoying music together and making many memories with family and friends. David loved to have fun and tease those around him. He was mischievous and inventive. We remember his laughter and big smile. The Bible was his favourite book and he read it faithfully. He was a strong man of God and as he grew older, his faith grew stronger. Dave had struggled with health issues for the past few years. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre. He peacefully went to be with Jesus five days later.
David was predeceased by his first wife, Helen, son-in-law, Peter, and daughter, Delilah. He leaves to mourn his wife, Kathren, daughters, Liz (Betsy) and Mitcheal (Angie, David), Brenda (Ray and Wendy, Russ and Tammy, Valerie), Lana and Bill (Mandy and Andy, William and Lynn, Rick and Alana), Connie and Shelley (Kylee, Tysan, Aaron and Kennedy, Taylor), son-in-law, Craig (Jaclyn and Kurt, Curtis and Shanyce) and 17 great grandchildren, as well as step children, Linda and Pete, James and Dianna, Ed and Pam, Art and Margaret, Andy and Pam, Mark and their families.
Private memorial service held with interment prior at the Reinfeld Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. Brett, Tara Bennett, and the many health care workers at BTHC, the wonderful staff at Wiebe Funeral Home, and a very special thanks to Pastor Harold Espinosa. And thank you to the many family and friends that have poured out their love and support during difficult times. Donations may be made in David’s memory to Union Gospel Mission.