Arthur J. Friesen
1924 - 2017

Arthur Friesen, age 92, late of Creighton Lodge, Estevan, SK passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 with family by his side.

Dad was a Halloween baby born on October 31, 1924 on the farm near Waldeck, Saskatchewan. He will be fondly remembered by many as someone with a great sense of humor who cherished family and loved the land. Dad met the love of his life, Angeline, at a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool picnic and they were married in 1950. Dad farmed near Hitchcock from 1959 until their retirements in the early 90’s. Mom and Dad were pleased to have one of the children continue the farming tradition. Dad loved bowling, cribbage tournaments, camping with family and friends at Mainprize Park and Mouse River and attending dances at Roche Percee. Dad also loved his long walks when he took the opportunity…to pick up littler on the streets of Estevan from which he was recognized for.

Arthur is survived by his loving family; son, Ken (Joanne) Friesen; daughters, Eleanor (Owen) Kesler, Janice (Mike) Craven, Fern (Greg) Dukart and Donna (Dave) Friesen; grandchildren, Hal, Wade (Heather), Bryce (Hailey), Janelle (Craig), Sean (Allison), Jordan, Megan, Ashton, Alex, Taylor and Cory; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Eric, Harper and Lucy; sisters, Gladys (Ray) Buzan, Tillie (Curtis) Jahnke; sisters-in-law; Geraldine Gervais, Agnes Friesen and Elvra Friesen. Arthur will be fondly remembered by many dear nephews, nieces, neighbors and friends.

Arthur was predeceased by his loving wife, Angeline, of 66 years less than 2 months ago; his parents, Nicholas and Helena (Veer) Friesen; brothers, Abe, Al, Ben, Jake and Nick; sisters, Emalyn Reitenbach and Hazel Wiebe; grandson James Dukart; brothers and sisters in law; Virginia Friesen, Willa Friesen, Donna Gervais, Edmond Gervais, Joseph (Alice) Gervais, Paul (Esther) Gervais, Raymond (Clara) Gervais, Roland Gervais, Yvette Gervais, Yvonne (Lawrence) LaCoste, Aline (Rene) Phaneuf and Henry Reitenbach

Prayers were held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. The interment took place immediately following the service at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens and the lunch was held in the church auditorium.

Those so wishing may make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917A Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2P6 in Art's memory.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.