Obituary
Doreen Friesen passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 17, 2021 at the age of 82.
Born to Henry and Ida Richardt in Pincher Creek, AB. In the late 1950’s the Richardt family moved to Fort Macleod. This is where Doreen would meet and marry Cleon. And raising 3 sons, Robert, David and Glen.
Working at numerous jobs including the Treasury branch, CIBC, also at FP Walshe School (cafeteria). She was also involved in the Lutheran Church, which was a major theme in her life.
Around 1980, Doreen and Cleon moved to Lethbridge. And Mom joined Immanuel Lutheran Church.
For several years Doreen was employed at Green Haven Garden Centre.
Doreen took pride in learning to care for different types of plants that the greenhouse would have to supply.
Another one of her favorite pass times was attending Bingo and playing Aggravation.
After Cleon’s passing in 2013, Doreen took up travelling. Meeting and learning about relatives in Germany (2 trips).
With failing health, she was accepted to St Therese Villas and had been a resident for the past 3 years until her passing.
Funeral plans will be for the immediate family at this time due to Covid-19 regulations, but we invite you in celebrating Doreen’s life by joining us for the service via live-stream. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM. A link will appear beneath this obituary to click on. The service will begin at 11:00 AM.
Memorial service gathering will be this spring/summer. To be announced.
She will be missed
Doreen Ida Friesen (nee- Richardt)’s family
Parents:
Ida and Henry Richardt (deceased)
Siblings:
Elmer Richardt (deceased), (Eva)
Melvin Richardt (deceased), (Patricia – Theo).
Children:
Robert (Lori) Friesen
David Friesen
Glen Friesen (Elsie)
Niece: Laura Sommerfeld.
Grandchildren:
Bryce (Danielle) Friesen
Deidra Friesen
Adam Friesen
Jacqueline Friesen
Great Grandchildren:
Parker
Denver
To send flowers to Doreen’s family, please visit our floral store.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Doreen Ida Friesen May 26 1938 February 17 2021 (age 82)..
Décès pour la Ville: Lethbridge, Province: Alberta