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Melita Friesen Grove

Birth	:	9 Apr 1930 Cereal, Hanna Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	1 Jan 2012 Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Duchess Cemetery, Duchess, Lethbridge Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	50.7319870, -111.8966675
Description	:	Mrs. Melita Grove, beloved wife of Mr. John Grove of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Melita also leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Gordon (Karen) of Duchess, Albert (Susan) of Brooks, and Tom (Joanne) of Duchess; nine grandchildren, Shane (Cindy) Grove, B.J. (Roxy) Grove, Janna (Jeff) Hickey, Daryl Grove, Trevor Grove, Joe (Connie) Grove, Karla Chase, Chase (Amanda) Lantz, Destinee (Thomas) Hutson; seventeen great-grandchildren; one brother, David (Esther) Friesen; five sisters, Elizabeth Hansen, Neta Broadfoot, Anita Dyck, Annie (Lyle) Roth, and Martha Derbecker; one son-in-law, Steve (Cheryl) Lantz of... Read More	Mrs. Melita Grove, beloved wife of Mr. John Grove of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Melita also leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Gordon (Karen) of Duchess, Albert (Susan) of Brooks, and Tom (Joanne) of Duchess; nine grandchildren, Shane (Cindy) Grove, B.J. (Roxy) Grove, Janna (Jeff) Hickey, Daryl Grove, Trevor Grove, Joe (Connie) Grove, Karla Chase, Chase (Amanda) Lantz, Destinee (Thomas) Hutson; seventeen great-grandchildren; one brother, David (Esther) Friesen; five sisters, Elizabeth Hansen, Neta Broadfoot, Anita Dyck, Annie (Lyle) Roth, and Martha Derbecker; one son-in-law, Steve (Cheryl) Lantz of Iva, South Carolina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melita was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Justina Friesen; one son, Joe Grove; one daughter, Debra Lantz; two brothers, Jacob and Edward Friesen; and five sisters, Hedy Friesen, Tina Friesen, Helen Biehn, Susan Friesen, Esther Visser. Melita was born on April 9th, 1930 in Cereal, Alberta at the beginning of the great depression. Part of a large family of fourteen children, Melita had good memories even though times and circumstances were very difficult. They soon moved to the Duchess area, where she attended the West Duchess School. She also became a member of the Duchess Mennonite Church. Melita married John R. Grove, who she called her Christian Cowboy, in 1950 and started a family shortly after. She was gracious, caring, and hospitable. Everything in her household was clean and orderly. She enjoyed cooking a large meal and would make the table as big as necessary for all who came. She would say to her children when they were teens, "Feel free to bring a friend". Her boys remember the large lunches she would send when they started to work at a young age. Before marriage, Melita worked at the Stringam Ranch and then for the Joe Martin family doing household duties, cooking, and caring for children. She had many good memories and bonds with the families she worked for. She also worked at the switchboard for AGT. When her children were older, she worked at Ingrams Store in Brooks which she enjoyed immensely. John and Melita also did mission work with Mennonite Disaster Services in Haiti and Colorado. Melita had a passion for collecting, especially tea cups, china, and dolls. This also became a business for her later on. In 2003, John and Melita moved to Chinook Village in Medicine Hat. These were very good years for them making many new friends there and at daily coffee outings. Melita had a deep, quiet faith in God, trusting Jesus as her Saviour. She was non- judgemental, having a heart for all less fortunate. Her faith was strong throughout her whole life, even in childhood. A strong prayer life and her testimony of seeking God's will through family death and difficulties, and through her own illness right to the end never ceased and became more evident to family in writings she left. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at DUCHESS MENNONITE CHURCH, Duchess, Alberta, on Thursday from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in DUCHESS MENNONITE CHURCH on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Alvin Penner and B.J. Grove co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Duchess Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Melita's memory may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 210, 2946 - 32nd Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6J7. Condolences can be e-mailed [email protected], subject-heading Melita Grove or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Wednesday around 12:35 p.m. on Power 93.7 fm. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", January 5 2012 - Medicine Hat News

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Melita Friesen Grove's memorial is located at: Duchess Cemetery, Duchess, Lethbridge Census Division, Canada.
When did Melita Friesen Grove death?
Melita Friesen Grove death on 1 Jan 2012 in Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 50.7319870
Longitude: -111.8966675

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob John Friesen

(1898 - 1985)

Justina Warkentin Friesen

(1896 - 1967)

Siblings

Elizabeth Winnifred Friesen Hansen

(1920 - 2019)

Jacob Peter Friesen

(1922 - 2007)

Hedy Mary Friesen

(1926 - 1998)

Tena June Friesen

(1927 - 1991)

Anita Helen Friesen Dyck

(1932 - 2013)

Annie Irma Friesen Roth

(1933 - 2012)

Edward John Friesen

(1936 - 1999)

Esther Ruth Friesen Visser

(1941 - 2010)

Children

Joseph Leo “Joe” Grove

(1954 - 1972)

Debra Jean Grove Lantz

(1957 - 2001)

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