Obituary of Cornelius Thiessen
Neil and Anne Thiessen of Winnipeg, married for 71 years, passed away together. Dad, age 96, passed on December 6th and Mom (age 94) passed 2 days later on December 8th, 2020.
Left to mourn are their four daughters: Pat Whitehead (Carl), Carol Neufeld (Jim), Arlene Manes, Alison Thiessen (Robert Reimer); ten grandchildren: Jason (Windsong), Lincoln, Stephanie, Sean, Korin, Jacquie (Mike), Ryan (Carla), Kimarie, Dasha, Vanya; five great-grandchildren: Ashley, Hailey, Katelyn, Nolan, Cooper.
They were predeceased by their son-in-law, Craig Manes in 2001
In view of Covid regulations, a private family funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Darrel Toews officiating. To join the family via livestream for the service please visit the following link www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160764965889812. A private family burial will take place at Green Acres Cemetery.
Mom and Dad were married in Altona on October 2, 1949 and moved a year later to Winnipeg where Dad worked as a carpenter. They were avid volunteers in Gospel Mennonite Church and Dad also helped at Union Gospel Mission. In the early 1980’s, they moved to Calgary where construction work was abundant. Mom transferred to Sears as a department manager. Later on, Dad assumed a resident management position of a seniors block for their church. They loved it.
At age 70, Dad retired, and they moved back to Winnipeg. At age 88, Dad’s declining mobility forced him to move to Pembina Place Care Home. In September/2020, Mom also became a resident there due to declining health.
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Pembina Place Care Home who went above and beyond to care for Mom and Dad.
If friends so desire, donations in Neil & Anne’s memory may be made to Union Gospel Mission or Wycliffe Bible Translators.
1924 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Cornelius
Thiessen 1924 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Steinbach, Province: Manitoba