Death Notices

FRIESEN, Helen (nee Klassen) 1925 - 2014 - promoted to the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Courtland on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of Cornelius of Simcoe.  Helen will be lovingly remembered by Cornelius’ children Abram (Kathy) of Aylmer, Mary Peters (late Isaac) of Winnipeg, Neil (Donna) of St. Thomas, Margaret Wieler (Richard) of St. Thomas, Pastor John (Mary) of Tillsonburg, late Isaac Friesen (Mary Peters) of Aylmer, Tina Friesen (Larry Breault) of London, Helen Heinrichs (Don) of London, Jake (Deborah) of Simcoe, Peter (Nancy) of Abbotsford, B.C., Nick (Shelley) of Brantford and Jerry (Kim) of Simcoe.  Cherished grandmother of 32, great grandmother of 51 and great great grandmother to 8.  Helen will be sadly missed by siblings Anne Toews (Abe), Martha Morgan (Dick), Peter Klassen (Sadie), John Klassen (Alita) and Tom Klassen (Lydia) and by sisters-in-law Ann, Helen & Annie Klassen as well as by many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Predeceased by her parents, the late Jacob & Helena Klassen and by siblings Mary Petkau, Jake, Henry, Nick, Herman, Ed and Walter.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Helen with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Helen’s home going service will be held from Emmanuel Bible Church, 24 Churchill Circle, Simcoe on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Raymond Thompson officiating.  Interment:  Fairview Cemetery, Port Rowan at 3:00 p.m.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Helen are asked to consider Emmanuel Bible Church Missions.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199