LIZ FRIESEN

1936 - 2013

Elizabeth Friesen, beloved wife of Clarence Friesen of Barnwell, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the age of 76 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 26, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating.
Besides her loving husband Clarence, Liz is survived by their son Garry (Sherry) Friesen of Taber and family Kyilee (Jason) and Jolene (Ryan) Badura (their children Jaxson and Ally); daughter Sharon Kopp of Creston, British Columbia and family Terry and Corey (Darcy) (and their daughter Dallas); daughter Elaine (Larry) Oddan of Coaldale and family Bradley Dyck (his son Carter) and Jennifer Ewing; son Douglas (Laurie) Friesen of Lethbridge and family Kassidee and Jordyn; son Allan (Julie) Friesen of Lethbridge and family Nikole and Kiana; son Albert (Jennifer) Friesen of Taber and family Wade and Troy; daughter-in-law Michele Harden of Taber and family Kennedy and Dwain; son Dustin (Leanne) Friesen of Taber and family Evan, Brooke and Lexi and numerous extended family members. Liz is also survived by two sisters Marge Friesen of Kenora, Ontario and Mary Ann (Harry) Harder of Steinbach, Manitoba; sister-in-law Anne Wall of Swift Current, Saskatchewan and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Scott Friesen and a grandson, Dallas Friesen.
Liz was born October 30, 1936 in Morden, Manitoba to Katherine (nee Dyck) and Peter Wall. On October 21, 1956 she married her best friend and soulmate Clarence and would have celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary. Together, they raised eight wonderful children.
She passed away peacefully after almost five months of battling a very progressive cancer. She stayed strong and kept her sense of humour right till the end, with Clarence by her side, everyday, all day, supporting her. She slipped away with the family gathered by her bedside, just the way she would of wanted it.
No flowers at the request of the family. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elizabeth’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Liz’s family would like to thank everyone for sharing in her life. For the support shown over the last few months with food, cards, flowers, phone calls, the smallest touch and all the hugs. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses who cared for her during her illness.