We Remember
FRIESEN, Ellie
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FRIESEN – Ellie Friesen born in Manitou, Manitoba November 1, 1926 passed away peacefully July 20, 2012 in Kelowna, B.C.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Friesen, on May 27, 1994 and her youngest brother Gus. She will be sadly missed by her children David, Lorraine (Bruce) Cheek, Sylvia (Andy) Gibbs, and grandchildren Jennifer, Stacey, Conner, Sarah, Jenna and great grandson Lucas, as well as siblings Oskar (Constance), Ernie, Johanna (Bob), Margaret (Ron), Mary Anne, (Harold) and many extended family and friends.
Ellie spent many years as an R.N. caring for others in Vancouver and Williams Lake. After retiring and moving to Kelowna, she spent time travelling, visiting family and friends and was involved in various organizations helping those in need. She was active in her church, and enjoyed singing in the Senior’s Choir.
Funeral services and reception will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 1:00 p.m. at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelowna Gospel Mission, Gideons or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated.
The family thanks the Sutherland Hills Rest Home staff for years of attentive care.
Service
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Sylvia, Andy, Conner, Sarah & Jenna:
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Ellie was a wonderful spirit who lit up a room. We can still remember the time we spent with her at the picinic in the park by the lake.
Our thoughts are with you!!!
Chris, Lil, Mel & Zach.
from billy(girl) andy stienstra wish ellie all the best in her new home god bless andy and i (billy i’m a girl) had the honor to meet ellie in sutherland hills along with alie stienstra (whom has passed away 1 year ago today!!) andy and i are just on our way to go say hello to alie we will tell her ellie’s on her way, ,mom,alie here comes your buddy from sutherland and purhaps the’ll see more friends up there we so thourly were blessed to have had ellie near by as a great help to alie ellie and i (billy) spend a wonderful day inside Alies room the day she passed ellie was a power horse for me and family take care bless you all our thoughts are so with you all take care love everyday as i think both those young ladies would say too us all!!!! amen
Sylvia & family;
May God’s peace be your comfort at this time; may he wrap his arms around you & be your strength.
Praying………Pam T.