Marjorie Mona Friesen (nee Janzen) has gone on to the most beautiful music she’s ever experienced. Born in Drake, Saskatchewan in 1934 to David and Agatha Janzen, she discovered that music was her passion at age five when she taught herself to play piano. With no formal training she went on to enjoy directing the most successful ensembles at Trinity Western University (Trinity Junior College, then), producing four albums. She freely lent her many skills of sewing, painting, and gardening to friends and family and later in life, speaking to many women’s groups about her faith.
Her humour was great and her heart soft for those in need of a meal, a place to stay, or just an ear.
Marge often joined her husband, Benno, on some of his travels as a Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary. She enjoyed meeting people of other cultures and found ways to connect well with them, finding a common ground, and sharing her insights with Benno.
On February 28, 2019 she laid to rest her work and her recent struggle with Parkinson’s to enjoy the comfort of her Lord and Saviour’s arms.
She is survived by her husband, Benno, of 66 years, daughters Cyndi (Bernie) Scholz and Lynne (Mark) Pettigrew and grandchildren Corban (Cammy), Aubrey, Caroline and Davis (Marissa) Scholz, Andrew Griffith, Hannah Griffith, Brittney (Tim) McAra and Great grand children Norah and Charlie McAra.
The family is ever so grateful for the wonderful care Marge received at The Residence at Morgan Heights. The staff were genuinely concerned for her comfort and well being and for that we are thankful. A Memorial Service will be held in April.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marge Friesen Music Scholarship at TWU or the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.
“So with you: Now is your time of grief but I will see you again, and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy” John 16:22
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marjorie Mona Friesen February 28th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique
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My sincere condolences to Benno and to the family on Marge’s passing. I am one of the many who have been influenced by her kind and compassionate nature and by her quiet devotion to those ideals in life that really matter. She is now in the loving presence of her Lord and will wait patiently to joyfully welcome those left behind to complete their journey. Am thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort with your memories of Marge.