Victor Abe Thiessen died Nov. 6, 2009. He was born Mar. 28, 1934 in Strathmore, Alta. to George and Mary Thiessen. Vic’s love for farming was evidenced by his passion to be out in the field with the machinery and livestock. He attended Alberta Mennonite High School in Coaldale, Alta., where he later was employed as a teacher. Vic attended MB Bible College in Winnipeg from 1953–1956, Waterloo Lutheran University from 1957–1958, and later continued studies in Calgary. On Dec. 29, 1956, he married Susie Annette Hiebert. Vic and Annette moved 30 times during 53 years of marriage. Vic worked double-duty as teacher and farmer in rural Alberta. From 1983–1985, Vic and Annette lived in Spain and England where Vic worked as project manager at a large composting plant. Vic and Annette operated a restaurant on two occasions between relocations in Alberta. Vic missed being on the farm, and found a great deal of joy helping farmers harvest each fall. Vic and Annette attended church at Linden Lodge during his last years, where Vic felt at home in a small older group. He preached there once a month, and spent many hours preparing sermons which he delivered with great passion. In Mar. 2009, Vic was diagnosed with cancer. Predeceased by 2 siblings, an infant granddaughter; Vic is mourned by Annette; children Victor Jr. (Cheryl Hoogenboom), David (Judy), Ruth (Jeff) Germo, Heather (Kelly) Davyduck; 2 siblings; 5 grandchildren.
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