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TIESSEN, Erika
2020
Erika Tiessen
1948 – 2020
With great sadness we announce the passing of Erika (nee Penner) Tiessen. Erika was a generous and loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, daughter, aunt, cousin, and niece.
She is cherished by her kids and grandkids Tim (and his wife Ursula and sons Taylor and Nick), Dan (and his kids Lydia and Wyatt) and Rebecca (and her husband Philip and kids Jonah and Adrienne); her brothers (Vic, John and Ron Penner and their families); her extended family; and her extraordinary group of friends who enjoyed her company in Leamington, in Florida during the winter months and at Rideau Acres in Kingston, Ontario in the summer months.
Born in Germany (Pecklesheim) in 1948, Erika came to Canada with her parents (John and Helen Penner) when she was just 8 months old. She spent much of her youth playing in what is now Point Pelee National Park. She lived in Leamington until 2007 and in Kingston from 2007-2013 where she lived with her daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids. After 2013, she split her time between Kingston in the summer months, Florida in the winter months and with her kids and grandkids in Leamington or Ottawa between.
Erika was known for her excellent cooking skills. She showed her love through cooking and always managed to prepare a meal that even the pickiest kids enjoyed. She often made soups for friends and neighbors who were unwell or just because she had extra and wanted to share.
Erika knew how to do or fix almost anything. She was a great source of information when it came to preparing food or repairing something around the house. She never ceased to amaze us with her wealth of practical knowledge. She was to us what google is to most other people.
She was great at crafts, enjoyed painting and interior decorating, and she secretly wrote poetry. Her biggest hobby, however, was probably gardening. No matter where she lived, she always invested a lot of energy in her flower beds. Her thumb was the greenest in the neighborhood and because of this, her flowers bloomed bigger than others, her gardens grew lusher than most.
Throughout her life, Erika learned many things from farming to bookkeeping to catering to sales. She loved to play cards and games. She enjoyed the company of friends, family and strangers she met. She was warm and generous to all who knew her. Her house was the house where friends would gather. Her home was the place where her kids’ friends would feel comfortable hanging out. She made everyone feel welcome and it was her biggest gift to this world.
Erika Tiessen passed away on April 12, 2020 from complications due to Covid 19. She left us too soon but our memories of her will stay with us forever. Please share your memories of Erika with us here.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of TIESSEN Erika 2020..
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So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My name is Carolyn Derksen/Harder.
Your mother & I were in the same Sunday School class and we used to get together after church to play and enjoy the beautiful trails at the Point. together.
My grandparents were John & Margaret Thiessen they also lived at the Point where the boardwalk is now, so our family spent a lot of time at beautiful Point Pelee
Can still remember eating kutletten, the most delicious,meatballs at Erikas family home.
After your mother had her first baby boy, Tim, can remember visiting her, with a baby gift and a wonderful opportunity to hold her beautiful little boy.
Your mother was definitely fun loving.
I pray the love of Christ would comfort you all during this very difficult time.
💕 God Bless You All.
Carolyn Derksen/Harder
Thank you for sharing your story and memories. She talked about her time in Point Pelee often and had such great memories.
We were sorry to hear of Erika’s death. Our condolences to the families, her children Rebecca, Tim and Dan, as well as Vic, John and Ron, and their families.
Henry and Sandy Dyck
Rebecca,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. I remember seeing your family at Tiessen reunions. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reta Neudorf (Barkovsky)
Our condolences to you, Tim, Dan, Rebecca and your families, on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Erika was a lovely lady and a dear cousin. May your memories of her bring you comfort and peace.