Home > Canada > Alberta > Grande Prairie Census Division > Wanham > Heart Valley Cemetery > Merle Henry Thiessen

Merle Henry Thiessen

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Merle Henry Thiessen

Birth	:	19 Mar 1951 Crooked Creek, Grande Cache Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	13 Apr 2014 Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Heart Valley Cemetery, Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	55.5885630, -118.3874170
Description	:	Merle Henry Thiessen was born to Pete and Dora Thiessen on March 19, 1951. He was the youngest of eight siblings in the home where he grew up. He peacefully passed away on April 13, 2014, reaching sixty-three years of age. He was baptized on June 6, 1966, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. In his younger years, he was known as a friendly, outgoing boy. His youth life found him very energetic; he later became a heavy equipment operator in the logging and dirt-moving industries. For several years in Heart Valley, Alberta, he operated a... Read More	Merle Henry Thiessen was born to Pete and Dora Thiessen on March 19, 1951. He was the youngest of eight siblings in the home where he grew up. He peacefully passed away on April 13, 2014, reaching sixty-three years of age. He was baptized on June 6, 1966, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. In his younger years, he was known as a friendly, outgoing boy. His youth life found him very energetic; he later became a heavy equipment operator in the logging and dirt-moving industries. For several years in Heart Valley, Alberta, he operated a road grader. Merle took great pride in these jobs, usually getting record amounts of trees and dirt moved. He was also involved in farming with his brother, Leroy, and family in Heart Valley. This is where he made his home for many years. In 1990, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This led him to reside in different care homes including Ridgevalley Home in Crooked Creek, Alberta; Mackenzie Place; and last of all, Points West Living in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He spent most of the last years totally bedridden. The family is very grateful for the loving, kind care he received in those homes. The last month or so, an evident change and commitment was noticed by the family and caregivers. This made a very special time for those who came to visit him. He could hardly talk, but he clearly expressed himself, "I'm a Christian now." He requested songs of his boyhood: "Now the Day Is Over," "Abide with Me," and "The Way of the Cross Leads Home." He showed his appreciation by a big smile accompanied with a wink, even just before he passed away. Left with precious memories are one brother, Wilbert and Rebecca Thiessen, Neilburg, Saskatchewan; three sisters: Ella and Denver Reimer, Linden, Alberta; Olive and Wayne Klassen, Crooked Creek, Alberta; Marian and Keith Isaac, Bow Island, Alberta; two sisters-in-law: Viola Thiessen, Wanham, Alberta; Lill Thiessen, Crooked Creek, Alberta. Merle was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, one sister, one sister-in-law, and one brother-in-law. The funeral service was held on April 19, 2014, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Heart Valley, Alberta. Ministers Trevor Penner, Tim Koehn, and Lee Wohlgemuth officiated. Burial was in the Heart Valley Cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Merle Henry Thiessen's memorial?
Merle Henry Thiessen's memorial is located at: Heart Valley Cemetery, Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada.
When did Merle Henry Thiessen death?
Merle Henry Thiessen death on 13 Apr 2014 in Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Merle Henry Thiessen's memorial?
Latitude: 55.5885630
Longitude: -118.3874170

Family Members:

Parent

Rev Peter I. Thiessen

(1911 - 1986)

Dora F. Loewen Thiessen

(1913 - 1999)

Siblings

Deacon Leroy Gerard Thiessen

(1935 - 2002)

Rosie Anne Thiessen Reimer

(1937 - 2007)

Dennis Ray Thiessen

(1946 - 2007)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Heart Valley Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.5885630, -118.3874170

2. Birch Hills Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.5875110, -118.3489060

3. Belloy-Wanham Cemetery
Belloy, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7201600, -118.3115300

4. Wanham Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7301300, -118.4008400

5. Shady Lane Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Wanham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7200058, -118.2310000

6. Teepee Creek Cemetery
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4028900, -118.4099000

7. Emmaus Lutheran Cemetery
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4028400, -118.5621800

8. Codesa Hutterite Cemetery
Codesa, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7064300, -118.0703500

9. Greenway Cemetery
Rycroft, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7684210, -118.6441070

10. Webster Cemetery
Sexsmith, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4339114, -118.6929042

11. St. Stevens Anglican
Teepee Creek, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.3736200, -118.5636400

12. Spirit River Municipal Cemetery
Spirit River, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7425200, -118.7689000

13. Fox Creek Roman Catholic Cemetery
Belloy, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.4333600, -118.0019000

14. Old Mission Cemetery
Spirit River, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7491450, -118.7821930

15. White Mountain Cemetery
Spirit River, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7068400, -118.8281600

16. Spirit River Cemetery
Spirit River, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7746900, -118.8276900

17. Pleasant Heights Cemetery
Eaglesham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.7123300, -117.8808800

18. Northmark Public Cemetery
Spirit River, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.5884817, -118.9567187

19. Emerson Trail Cemetery
Sexsmith, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.3164800, -118.8351600

20. Goodwin Cemetery
Goodwin, Grande Cache Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2243233, -118.2073975

21. Birch Meadows Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Eaglesham, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.8262002, -117.8643832

22. Glen Leslie Cemetery
Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.2006200, -118.4604800

23. Devale Cemetery
Ksituan, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 55.8681050, -118.9407800

24. Waterhole Cemetery
Waterhole, Grande Prairie Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 56.0150500, -118.3931200