Margaret Thiessen
Obituary
Margaret nee Wolfe Thiessen, 79, of Blumenort, Manitoba, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach, Manitoba.
She is survived by her family John (Anna, children Rachele and Rodney), Peter (Emily, children Colette and Roger [Nikky] ), Frank (Pearl, children Jamie [Scott, Gavin & Isla], Brett [Jamie B] and Jodi), David (Monica, children Samantha [Jordan], and Carter), Pauline (Garry, children Ryan [Jordan] Karla [Josh] and Alex), Erwin (Pearl), Dan (Sherry) and Bern.
Margaret is predeceased by three children; Jacob in 1960, Judy in 1973 and Isaac in 1978, and her husband Jacob 2014.
Margaret was born on March 24, 1940, to Johan Wolfe and Susan Krahn in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was baptized in her Old Colony Mennonite village on May 26, 1958, and her faith continued to grow over the years as she experienced many trials and joys as a Christian.
Margret was famous for her ability to bring joy to anyone fortunate enough to eat her food. She had a style of creating food that left everyone satisfied, with rarely any leftovers to be found. Whether it was traditional Mennonite food, Mexican enchiladas and tacos, or her own creations made from whatever was available. She was known for her food with her close friends and neighbours as well. It was not uncommon for her to leave a jar of soup at someone’s door or send bread home with visitors.
Margaret was well-known to bring cheer with her smile, her acceptance of others and her sense of humour.
When Jacob died five years earlier, she gradually assumed the role of a quiet spiritual leader in our family. With deep love for ALL of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren guiding her, she led through courageous servanthood, admonishing her family to seek the Righteous path.
Mom, grandma, great-grandma, Margaret, Mrs. Thiessen, you will be missed dearly.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at the Blumenort Evangelical Mennonite Church, Blumenort, MB with interment at the Blumenort EMC Cemetery, Blumenort, MB. Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eagle Lake Bible Camp, Box 114, Blumenort, MB R0A 0C0.
