David Friesen

• David A Friesen
• July 25, 1934 - September 23, 2026
• 92 years
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• David A Friesen was born the third child of Henry and Anna Friesen in the District of Blumenthal on July 25th, 1934.
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• David was baptized upon confession of his faith at the Sommerfeld Sommerfelder Mennonite Church as a young man.
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• On August 15th, 1965 David and Martha were married and on January 28th, 1969 were blessed with the birth of their only son, John.
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• David and Martha were fortunate enough to be able to celebrate 61 years together.
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• On July 7, 1985 David was ordained as a minister in the Reinland Mennonite Church by Bishop William Friesen. He took this trusted responsibility very serious and always did his best to encourage all those around him. He loved to be able to visit and share with both his fellow church people but also those from his communities.
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• David was also a lifetime farmer. He always enjoyed the seasons as the crops became ready to harvest. There were times over the years when his health didn’t allow him to be as involved but the interest was always there. In the last few months when he was confined to the hospital he always made sure that Martha would get the current crop information. Whether it was what was being planted. More recently he wanted to know what was being combined, which field and how it was doing. That was often a daily call to the farm.
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• A few weeks before his passing John was allowed to take him for a ride to check the crops, which he seemed to really enjoy. David even had the chance to come to the farm yard and greet the family dog. Both man and dog were beaming with happiness. When John took him back to the hospital he was at peace knowing that things were continuing as they should.
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• Unfortunately, David’s health at home was becoming harder to contain and in June was admitted to Altona Hospital for more care. As time passed he became weaker and on September 23, 2026 in the morning he went to his eternal home.
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• It is only fitting that the Lord called him home during the harvest season. David went in peace.
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• David A Friesen is survived by his loving wife, Martha.
• One son John and wife Sheila

• 3 grand children : Jessica and husband Connor Templeman, Shaun and fiancé Stephanie, Luke and wife Tru.

• One sister Helen, many Heppner in-laws, nieces and nephews

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• David was predeceased by one sister, 1 brother and 3 brother in-laws.

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• Rest now farmer, for your work has been done.

• Take the tractor around one more turn.

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• For the prayer of rain has been answered and the harvest will be good.

• The animals are thriving and the garden is full.

• Rest now farmer.

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• As your children work along side you, know that from here you may look upon them and feel you are near.

• They will continue to work the land as you taught them and grow big and strong for the next generation.

• Rest now farmer.

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• Praise Him and He will provide. Your faith is unwavering and will not be denied.

• Your home is now high above the land.

• We greet you with open arms and a hand.

• Rest now farmer.

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• We as the family want to thank the health care staff at the Altona Hospital for all the care they provided. Wiebe’s Funeral Home for their care and arrangements. We also appreciated all the visits and calls that continued to encourage us through these changes.

• Thank you.

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A funeral service will held on Sunday September 27, at 2:00 pm at the Reinland Mennonite Church, Altona with burial at the Blumenthal Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Saturday September 26, from 1:00 - 7:00 pm at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona, and at the church prior to the service.