THIESSEN, Fredrick George

THIESSEN, Fredrick George

Fred Thiessen passed away at the Strathmore District Hospital on January 27, 2016, at the age of 76 years. He was born and raised on the family farm just south of Strathmore until 2010 when he moved into the Town of Strathmore. Fred is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Vera Sims, John (Elaine) Thiessen, Mary (Tom) Slimmon, Werner Thiessen and Hedy Mayes. Fred was predeceased by his mother Nellie Thiessen in 1991 and his father John Thiessen in 2007, and their first daughter, Alice, in infancy.
Fred will be sadly missed by family and friends. A special thank you to the staff at the Strathmore District Hospital for their excellent care and support.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Strathmore Alliance Church (First Avenue and Wheatland Trail) at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Darrell Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations to the Strathmore District Hospital (200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J9) would be appreciated. To send condolences, please visit Fred’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.