Mary Thiessen
1919
- 2002
After a
peaceful, simple and beautiful life Mary Thiessen, 82 passed away on
February 3,
2002, at the Boundary Trails Health Centre, after a brief
struggle with
cancer.
Mary was known
for her faith in God and devotion to her family and admired
for the joy she
took in the simple pleasures of life.
Mary was born
on September 22, 1919 at Rosenbach, north of Winkler, toCornelius and
Helena Martens. Her school years were spent in Darlingford.
During her younger
years she worked as a cook at the Arlington Hotel. She
had many fond
memories of those years.
On June 3, 1945
she married Cornie Thiessen. They made their home on the
home farm two
miles northwest of Morden. In 1955 they moved into Morden
with their
two
sons. For several years she worked at the Eaton’s Mail Order
Office. After
her retirement in 1972 she became involved with the Ladies
Aid Group of
her church, where she quilted many a blanket for M.C.C. She
was also
involved as treasurer for the Morden Community Thrift Shop for many
years. She
enjoyed the work for the benefits it would bring to the
community.
In 1996 Mary
took up residence in the Elks Park Place. She really enjoyed
the lifestyle
and friendship of the residents and felt like she belonged to
one big family.
Mary was
steadfast in her Christian faith and walk with God. She took time
to sit on her
veranda or go for walks to enjoy the wonders of God’s
creation. Her
cheerful disposition and positive influence was an
inspiration to
all who knew her. She loved the people in her life
unconditionally. Her grandchildren were very special to her and her greatgrandchildren a
real highlight in her life.
She will be
missed and memories of her will be cherished by her sons, Harvey
and wife Hilde
of Morden and their children, Connie and Melanie of Edmonton;
Stephen and
wife Fiona and their son Joshua of Montreal; Ken and wife Debbie
of Morden and
their sons, Ian and wife Sharla and their daughter, Mya of Morden
and Kyle of
Caronport. She will also be missed by two sisters, Lena Giesbrecht
of Winkler,
Nettie and Jake Peters, brother John and Sue Martens and sister-in-law
Ann Martens,
all of Morden.
She was
predeceased by her husband, Cornie in 1993, son Ronald in infancy,
three brothers,
and one sister.
Her family
would like to thank all her friends from the Elks Park Place for
their
friendship and kindness and also the Boundary Trails Health Centre for
their loving,
compassionate care.
The funeral was
held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2002 at the
Morden Church of God, with
Pastor Roger Stewart officiating.
Interment
followed at the Southside Cemetery, Morden.
If friends so
desire, donations may be made in memory of Mary Thiessen to
the Ministry
Training Scholarship in care of the Morden Church of God, 141
6th St. Morden,
Mb R6M 1E1.
Wiebe Funeral
Chapel, Morden in care of arrangements.