David was the first born son to Nicholas and Helena Friesen. David passed away suddenly with a brain bleed. He died peacefully in the hospital at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
David started his career as a farmer, but soon continued on in schooling to become a pastor, and served his Lord and Saviour faithfully the rest of his life. He also spent a few years teaching.
He was well loved by friends and family, as well as his parishioners.
David leaves behind his second wife Gretchen Margaret Enns of 13.5 years, his daughter, Darlene (husband, Dan, and kids and grandkids); his daughter, Laurel (and kids); his son, Jonathon (and kids) as well as his stepchildren, Lenora (and David) Leo and kids, Rodney (and Lisa) Gaylene (and Dale), Theo (and Katherine) along with their kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He also leaves behind his siblings and their remaining spouses - sister in law Marie, Margaret Janzen, brother-in-law Don Melvin, Leonard Friesen, John and Mary Friesen and sister-In-Law Shirley Friesen.
David is predeceased by his wife, Doris, nee Hamm, and his son-in-law, Glen, Laurel’s husband. He is also predeceased by his brother Abe, brother Menno, sister in law Francis, sister Susan, brother in law Alvin Janzen.
David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed dearly! We look forward to seeing him someday again in heaven.
A celebration of life will be held at the Carman Mennonite Church this Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM with a light reception to follow. Interment will take place in Maclure Rd. Mennonite Cemetery, Abbotsford, BC.