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Peter J. Friesen
Passed away: April 5, 2008
Peter Jay Friesen passed away at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, Sask. on April 5th, 2008. Peter was born on January 13, 1930 on the family farm at McMahon, Sask. He completed his grade schooling by correspondence and then ordered and completed the correspondence course “Watch Repairing and How to Start Your Own Business”. Peter became an authorized dealer for Bulova watches and Westinghouse appliances and a successful 29-year career was launched. Peter also invested in real estate and was co-owner of a travel agency for three years. Throughout his career and into his retirement, Peter loved to travel. This passion fulfilled a childhood dream and allowed him to see the wonders of the world and the cultures in sixty-four different countries with the help of nephews and close friends. As a child he was interested in geography and history and he was very grateful that his dreams became a reality. Some of the highlights of his traveling were flying on the Concorde and in total his trips were the equivalent of flying13 times around the world. In his memoirs he wrote how he admired the golden wheat fields of his childhood and also the wonders of nature around the world. When describing the beautiful gardens he had visited around the world he was reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also he has put eternity in their hearts, except that no man can find out the work that God does from beginning to end”. He thanked God for his life and for the promise of a glorious future life. Peter studied the catechism in confirmation class and became a child of God when he was baptized at the age of 21. His quiet faith was practiced through actions towards his family and friends. Family was important to Peter and he planned reunions at Christmas and the first of July for many years. He made invitations and sent them to all his nieces and nephews every year for the Christmas Get-Togethers. Peter loved life and this was evident by the satisfaction and pleasure he displayed when meeting and conversing with the people in his life. He performed the duties of President and Treasurer of the Condo Association in his building for many years and enjoyed the close-knit coffee group. Complaining was not in his nature even though life in a wheelchair was difficult and challenging at best. He always appreciated your visit and when you left his house he always asked you to come again. Peter’s full life and positive attitude were an inspiration to those who knew him. Peter was predeceased by his father, John, in 1949; his mother, Helena, in 1964; two brothers and their wives, Abe (Helen) Friesen, Jake (Elizabeth) Friesen; one sister and her husband, Tena (John) Peters; and by brothers-in-law, Ernie Funk, and George Banman. He is survived by one brother, John (Susie) Friesen; three sisters, Helen Banman, Marie Funk, Eva (Arnold) Lang, all of Swift Current; Peter is also survived by twenty-five nieces, nephews and their families. A graveside funeral was held in Rosenort Cemetery with Rev. Buhler officiating. The pallbearers were Jake Friesen, Stan Friesen, Dale Peters, Jerry Funk, Wayne Erlandson, and Mark Evenson. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Swift Current Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.
Esther Andres
Passed away: March 29, 2008
ANDRES, Esther Mary, age 78, of Herbert SK, passed away March 29th, 2008, at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, after a battle with cancer.
Esther was born on Sept 3rd, 1929 at a farm in the Neidpath District. She was the oldest child of Abram and Agatha (Tilitzky) Andres. Esther is survived by her seven children: Larry (Gloria) Gerl, Diana Kind, Valerie (Ed) McCracken, Judy (Gary) Isaman, Dale (Rhonda) Gerl, Sandra Gamerschlag (George Hoffman) and Carol Gerl (Vince Rollick); her 16 grandchildren; and by her 19 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Sarah (Pete) Klassen, Elsie Klassen, Evelyn (John) Petkau, Harry (Verna) Andres, Corney (Betty) Andres, Shirley (Dale) Smith and Janet (Chuck) Lawson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; one son-in-law, Dan Gamerschlag; one grandchild in infancy; and by a brother-in-law, Jake Klassen. Family and friends were the centre of her life and were very important to her. Her favourite times were when she could prepare a meal for them - she was a wonderful cook and no one ever went away for her table hungry. She also had a green thumb and loved to garden. She spent many hours working in her yard, and her vegetable and flower gardens showed the results of her efforts. Esther lived her entire life in the Herbert area and was very involved in her Church and in her community. A Private Family Interment service was held at Memory Gardens in Swift Current. Funeral Services were held Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. from the Living Faith Fellowship Church, Herbert, SK. With Pastor Donovan Epp officiating. Donations made in Esther’s memory, to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Lodge Services, Regina, SK or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Swift Current Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Carolyn Zacharias
Passed away: March 11, 2008
Carolyn Ann Zacharias ~ Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.
Carolyn Zacharias (nee Morgan) passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Monday, March 11, 2008, at the University Hospital, Edmonton, AB, with her husband, Wayne, and her sister-in-law, Colleen, by her side. Carolyn was born on May 14, 1945 at Gull Lake, SK to William C. & Lillian A. Morgan. She was raised and took her schooling at Gull Lake. She married Wayne D. Zacharias on October 18, 1963 and they took up residence in Ontario. Throughout her married life Carolyn & Wayne relocated to locations in Nova Scotia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. They moved to Swift Current in June 2006 to retire and be closer to family and old friends. Her fondest wish was to have a permanent place for her sons to call home. Carolyn’s hobbies included reading, needlework, sewing and ceramics. She loved to paint still-life pictures, especially flowers, at which she became very proficient. She also especially enjoyed spending time with family and having coffee with friends.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Wayne Zacharias, Swift Current, SK; her sons, Brent Zacharias, Glencairn, ONT and Michael Zacharias, LaRonge, SK; her grandchildren, Brett and Dawson; her sisters, Rosalie Marshall, White Bear, SK and Sylvia Fifield, Saskatoon, SK; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father, William Morgan, 1984; her mother, Lillian Morgan, 1993; and by her brother, Farrell Morgan, 2002. Carolyn will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 3:00 pm from the Fairview Bible Church, Swift Current, Sask. With Pastor’s Ray & Sylvia Friesen officiating. For those wishing, donations to the The Lung Association of Saskatchewan, would be appreciated by the family. Swift Current Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.
Henry Siemens
Passed away: March 14, 2008
Henry Siemens of Herbert, SK. went to be with his beloved Savior on Friday, March 14th, 2008 at the Cypress Regional Hospital, at the age of 98 years, 9 months. Dad was born at Main Centre on June 13, 1909 to Johann and Justina Siemens, the second youngest of 7 children. He attended Lowfarm School for Grades 1 to 5, then Old Main Centre School for Grades 6 to 8. He was baptized at the Main Centre Mennonite Brethren Church and attended Herbert Bible School for two years. He married Katherine Driedger on May 3rd, 1936 and they had 3 sons – Arthur, Elvin, and Glenn. His wife was killed in an auto accident in 1953. He married Ella Barkman on November 11, 1954 and they had one daughter, Karen. Ella passed away in 1993, leaving Dad alone for the past 14 years. Dad had a fervent love of the land and enjoyed farming immensely. In 1974 retirement relocated him to Herbert but Dad farmed on – just on a smaller scale. Now the crop was raspberries, potatoes and apples and all of us children enjoyed ice cream pails full of the fruits of his labor. Every day had a mission, whether baking bread from home-ground wheat flour, baking cookies, spring cleaning, or helping out at Glenn’s farm. His generous spirit carried many of those cookies to friends who needed a lift or an encouraging word. Another passion for Dad was his church – he served as choir director, Sunday School superintendent, and male quartette member. He was committed to the missions program and was ready with a donation whenever a cause touched his heart. Recreation for Dad meant travel – to visit family and relatives, but making sure the route took in the Hot Springs at Radium, B.C. or Saco, MT. Dad learned golf later in life and thoroughly enjoyed this pastime, playing the Riverhurst golf course at age 95. Fishing at “the river”, later Lake Diefenbaker, was a favorite activity on a summer day. Dad loved a good competition and nowhere more so than at the crokinole board. “White always wins” was his mantra and most often they did in countless tournaments with any willing competitor. He played his last game only a couple of weeks before he died – the “ringers” never ran out. Dad was a man of prayer and his greatest wish was that all his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren would share his faith in Jesus Christ – his best Friend. Dad was predeceased by all of his siblings: Jacob, Johann, Peter, Justina, George, and Anne; also his wife Katherine and his wife Ella, and one unborn great-grandchild. He is survived by his sons Art (ElLee), Elvin (Carol), Glenn (Iris) and daughter Karen Grand (Marty). He leaves to mourn 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a large number of nieces, nephews and friends. The Memorial Service for Henry Siemens will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 2 pm at the Living Faith Fellowship Church in Herbert, SK. Internment will take place in the Main Centre Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. Swift Current Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations in Dad’s memory can be made to: Sarah Fund/Adventure Camp C0469, MBMS International, #302 – 32025 George Ferguson Way, ABBOTSFORD, B.C. V2T 2K7 Telephone (604) 859-6267.
Austin Tide
Austin Cecil Tide was born July 22, 1940 to Alfred & Marie (Adolph) Tide at Killaly, SK. He was a musician who played both bass guitar and drums. Austin played by ear and could sing and play all songs he heard on the radio. His band was called the “Polka Dots”. Austin then decided mechanics as his calling in life. He owned an Auto Body shop and then the Gulf Gas Station in Melville, SK. Austin was first married to Donalda Bernhardt and on June 24, 1967 he married Lorraine Shewchuck. He moved to Herbert in 1977, having his family join him in 1978. Austin decided to make Herbert his final move and settled here for over thirty years until his accident and unexpected death. Austin’s Service was the business that everyone will best remember him for. Austin loved to organize a large fishing trip with family and friends every June at Lac LaPlonge, SK. He loved hunting, whether guiding American hunters or hunting for his own pleasure. There were many friendships built through this, he had regular hunters coming back to see him every year. Austin was loved by all those he met, he never let anyone suffer. Anyone who needed a helping hand, he was there right away. Austin was on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. He could not say no! Just as in life he was a giving man, in death he will continue this gift by being an organ donor. Austin also had a great love for animals. His current animal companions, Sparky and Baron, will miss him terribly. Austin leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Lorraine Shewchuk; his five children, Alfred (Twyla) Tide, Rhonda Tide, Dean Tide, Carla (Ian) LaFontaine, Crystal (Faron) Tide; his grandchildren, Derek Tide, Devin Tide, Brendan and Nolan Tide, Natalie Tide-Mostochuk, Zachary LaFontainte, and Alexander Casselman; a sister, Doris (Frank) Zimmer; a brother-in-law, John Holitzki; and many nieces and nephews. Austin will join his father, Alfred Tide; his mother, Marie (Adolph) Tide; a brother, William Tide; a sister, Ionne (Tide) Holitski; his best friend, Jerry Buhr; and friend, Granville Schindle.
The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm from the Evangelical Free Church, Herbert, SK with Pastor Ken Epp officiating. The ushers in the church were Shane Nelson, Brent Wiebe and Allen Jahnke. The Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Kassett, Frank Zimmer, John Holitzki, Alf Rosette, John Brunton, Nolan Mathies, Abe Friesen, Abe Reimer, Grant Rourke, Murray Martens, Laurie Giesbrecht and Sparky & Baron. The Interment Service was held on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Melville Municipal Cemetery, Melville, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Jack Hamm, Ron Mathies, Kenny Nelson, Jack Friesen, Terry Swisten, Francis Zimmer, Kevin Wales and Barry Varga. In memory of Austin Tide, donations made to Ducks Unlimited or to the Burn Units at the Regina General Hospital or at the Edmonton University Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
Amanda Janzen
Passed away: January 28, 2008
Janzen, Amanda Corrine
March 5, 1987 ~ January 28, 2008
Amanda passed away peacefully in Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack, BC, on Monday, January 28, 2008.
Amanda was born on March 5, 1987, on her Oma’s birthday, at Abbotsford, BC. She is the only child of Henry & Lorna Janzen.
Amanda leaves to treasure her memory her parents, Henry & Lorna Janzen of Chilliwack, BC; her grandfather, John Knelsen of Rochester, AB; her grandparents, Peter & Emmy Janzen of Penticton, BC; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Betty Knelsen.
Amanda and her parents lived in Swift Current, SK for three years. She finished her high school years there and graduated from the Swift Current Comprehensive High School in June of 2005. She still has many friends in Swift Current.
Amanda always had a smile on her face, in spite of having battled cancer since the age of 15. In the last year, December 2006 to August 2007, she had three surgeries and treatments, but still she was always upbeat through it all. She loved cars and bikes. Amanda and her dad attended as many shows, races and drifting events that they could in the last two years that they were back in BC. She also enjoyed snowboarding.
The Interment Service was held in Hope, BC on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and a Memorial Service was held at the Broadway MB Church in Chilliwack, BC on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 3:00 pm.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm from the Church Of The Open Bible, Swift Current, Sask.
“I know where I am going and I know who will be meeting me there and it is exciting!”
In memory of Amanda Janzen, donations may be made to the SPCA or to the Salvation Army Food Bank
Andrew Thomas
Passed away: February 16, 2008
Andrew Thomas was born on April 27, 1921 on the family farm in the Arbuthnot (Glenbain) district . He passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current, SK at the age of 86.
His pastime was visiting with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, traveling, and most of all, fishing. Andrew and Gertrude Wornath were married on November 25, 1961. He was a farmer in the Arbuthnot (Glenbain) district for a number of years, until his health forced him to retire. He moved to Swift Current in 1982.
Andrew was predeceased by his parents, James & Anna Marie Thomas (Miller); three brothers, Joseph Thomas, James Thomas and Conrad Thomas; a brother-in-law, Tony Grill; and a sister-in-law, Magdelina Thomas. From Gertrude’s family, he was also predeceased by seven brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; one niece and one nephew. Andrew is survived by his wife, Gertrude, of 46 years; a sister, Elizabeth Grill, Regina, SK; a sister-in-law, Adaline Thomas, Gravelbourg, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews. From Gertrude’s family he is survived by five sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the many friends he’s made over the years.
The Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:00 am from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Sathiadas Antony officiating. Readers were Don Stratilo and Jim Grill. Ushers were Murray Senicar, Art Straub, Don Luciak and Roger Bertrand. Pallbearers were: Jim and Gloria Grill, Randy and Trudy Grill, Frank and Betty Thomas, Bill and Chris Thomas, Bob and Mary Corcoran, Dan and Marie Waechter.
Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, Sask. Arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home
