Private graveside service will be held at the Winkler Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1PM-9PM on Wednesday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Donations may be made in Jacob's memory to the Salem Foundation Inc.
Jacob Friesen
1926 ~ 2021
On Saturday July 17, 2021 at Salem Home in Winkler, MB Jacob Friesen, aged 95 years, 2 months, 20 days went to meet his Lord and Saviour.
Jacob was born on April 27, 1926 in the Rosenfeld district, the seventh child of Heinrich and Anna (nee Klassen) Friesen. Here he grew up and received his formal education. From December 1944 until May 1945 Jacob served as a Conscientious Objector at a Pulp and Paper Mill in Savanne, Ontario. He was baptized on the confession of his faith as a young adult and accepted into membership of the Sommerfelder Church. On August 1, 1948, Jacob was united in marriage with Anna Wiebe by Rev. Jacob Unrau in the Sommerfelder Church. They were able to share joys and sorrows for 39 years, 11 months, and 22 days. The union was blessed with three daughters; Margaret, Esther and Loreen.
Our Mom passed away at age 57 years on July 22, 1988 of cancer. Dad married Tina Wiebe on August 19, 1989 and they were blessed with 24 years, 8 months and 17 days of marriage. Farming was a way of life for many years in the Rosenfeld district. In 1964 Dad moved his family to a farm north of Morden, where he resided until 1968, when Winkler became his home. Other interests ended his farming career in 1971. Those new interests included taking Grade 10 education upgrading classes, Pic a Pop store manager, Salem Home maintenance and Manitoba Housing manager. In his retirement years, Dad lived in several senior complexes and enjoyed each move. He enjoyed travelling and served on several short-term voluntary service assignments with MCC. He made lifelong friendships through these experiences. Dad struggled with dementia in the last few years, but his faith in Jesus remained unwavering. He reminded those around him on many occasions that Jesus was always with him.
Dad will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by three daughters and their families: Margaret (Cornie) Fehr, grandchildren, Melanie (Ed) Penner, great grandchildren, Trenton, Delaney; grandchildren, Mark (Andrea) Fehr, great grandchildren, Mya, Wyatt, Esther (Bill) Klassen, grandchildren, Julia Adams, Steven (Taniesha) Klassen, Jyles Klassen, Loreen Froese, grandchildren, Alana Froese, Charla Froese. Dad is also survived by brother, William (Anne) Friesen and numerous relatives and friends. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but fully believe that Dad has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour, to enjoy the beauty of Heaven for evermore.
We the family, express our sincere thanks for the many prayers and expressions of love and kindness. Thank you also to the staff at Salem Home and Wiebe Funeral Home for their compassionate care. Thank you to all who had a part in making this service meaningful. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Jacob’s memory to Salem Foundation Inc.
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com
Jacob Friesen
1926 ~ 2021
On Saturday July 17, 2021 at Salem Home in Winkler, MB Jacob Friesen, aged 95 years, 2 months, 20 days went to meet his Lord and Saviour.
Jacob was born on April 27, 1926 in the Rosenfeld district, the seventh child of Heinrich and Anna (nee Klassen) Friesen. Here he grew up and received his formal education. From December 1944 until May 1945 Jacob served as a Conscientious Objector at a Pulp and Paper Mill in Savanne, Ontario. He was baptized on the confession of his faith as a young adult and accepted into membership of the Sommerfelder Church. On August 1, 1948, Jacob was united in marriage with Anna Wiebe by Rev. Jacob Unrau in the Sommerfelder Church. They were able to share joys and sorrows for 39 years, 11 months, and 22 days. The union was blessed with three daughters; Margaret, Esther and Loreen.
Our Mom passed away at age 57 years on July 22, 1988 of cancer. Dad married Tina Wiebe on August 19, 1989 and they were blessed with 24 years, 8 months and 17 days of marriage. Farming was a way of life for many years in the Rosenfeld district. In 1964 Dad moved his family to a farm north of Morden, where he resided until 1968, when Winkler became his home. Other interests ended his farming career in 1971. Those new interests included taking Grade 10 education upgrading classes, Pic a Pop store manager, Salem Home maintenance and Manitoba Housing manager. In his retirement years, Dad lived in several senior complexes and enjoyed each move. He enjoyed travelling and served on several short-term voluntary service assignments with MCC. He made lifelong friendships through these experiences. Dad struggled with dementia in the last few years, but his faith in Jesus remained unwavering. He reminded those around him on many occasions that Jesus was always with him.
Dad will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by three daughters and their families: Margaret (Cornie) Fehr, grandchildren, Melanie (Ed) Penner, great grandchildren, Trenton, Delaney; grandchildren, Mark (Andrea) Fehr, great grandchildren, Mya, Wyatt, Esther (Bill) Klassen, grandchildren, Julia Adams, Steven (Taniesha) Klassen, Jyles Klassen, Loreen Froese, grandchildren, Alana Froese, Charla Froese. Dad is also survived by brother, William (Anne) Friesen and numerous relatives and friends. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but fully believe that Dad has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour, to enjoy the beauty of Heaven for evermore.
We the family, express our sincere thanks for the many prayers and expressions of love and kindness. Thank you also to the staff at Salem Home and Wiebe Funeral Home for their compassionate care. Thank you to all who had a part in making this service meaningful. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Jacob’s memory to Salem Foundation Inc.
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com