Anna Driedger (nee Thiessen) 

May 15, 1922 ~ December 9, 2007 

     Anna Driedger peacefully went to her eternal home on December 9, 2007, in time to be home for Christmas. 

     Anna was born in Blumenstein, Manitoba on May 15, 1922 to Jacob and Maria Thiessen, and together with seven siblings experienced farm life. As a teen she was baptized upon her confession of faith by Bishop Froese in the Old Colony Church in Chortitz. 

     On September 24, 1944 Anna was united in marriage to Henry Driedger and lived just west of Gnadenthal on a farm where four of their children were born. In 1952 they relocated to a farm in the Mason School district where four more children were born, making it a total of eight. 

     Then in 1962 the family made another move, this time to Austin, Manitoba, where they farmed until their retirement in 1993. After retirement mom and dad moved to their new home in Austin, which they enjoyed together until mom was admitted into a care home in April of 2003. 

     Mom was a great nurturer, diligently looking after her family’s needs and loved showing hospitality. Her garden was her pride and joy. Somehow with looking after the family needs, she always managed to keep the garden completely weed free and without herbicides. One of mom’s hobbies was making hand made quilts. She would work meticulously embroidering on the finest details. 

     Mom‘s love was endless when it came to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even the last week before her death she commented on how precious they all were to her. 

     In December of 2006 and into January 2007 mom had a brief struggle with her health, at which time it looked like her journey of life was coming to an end, however she rebounded in energy. 

     Then in December of 2007 mom’s health began to fail again. As family members spoke with her, she made it quite clear that she was tired and would like nothing more than to go to her eternal home to be with Jesus. Her wish was granted, much to our surprise, faster than we had anticipated. On December 9 in the evening mom took her last breath with family members by her side. 

     Though we grieve her loss and will miss her dearly, we also know mom now is once again able to move around on her own in her new body. We are also assured we will be reunited in heaven one day. 

     Anna leaves to mourn her husband Henry, her children Henry & Mary of Austin, Mary & Peter Voth of Hepburn, Saskatchewan, Jake & Frieda of Brandon, John & Tina of Rosenort, Steve & Sally of Winnipeg, Frank & Denise of Lowe Farm and Ann of Austin, plus 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was predeceased by her parents, 1 son (in infancy), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister. 

     The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Samuels and the nurses of the MacGregor Personal Care Home for the awesome care given to mother during her stay. Thank you to the Sommerfeld Church Ladies group for serving the food, and thank you for the many cards, flowers and phone calls. 

     Mom fought the good fight, she kept the faith, she finished the course, and now there is laid up for her the crown of righteousness, which the Lord Jesus will award her. The family. 

     Friends may called for visitation on Friday, December 14, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Clarke’s Funeral Chapel, MacGregor. 

     Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the MacGregor Sommerfeld Church with Rev. John Unrau officiating. Interment followed in the Sommerfeld Cemetery, Austin.  Pallbearers were grandchildren.

     If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, or to the MacGregor Health Foundation, Box 250, MacGregor, Manitoba, R0H 0R0. 

     Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.