Edwin Friesen
In Memoriam
He is survived by his wife Lily (nee Reimer), two daughters, one son, and their families, five sisters, four brothers and their families. He was predeceased by one son.
Edwin had been a stewardship consultant with Mennonite Foundation of Canada since 1995. His contribution to the life and work of Mennonite Foundation of Canada was great and his loss as a colleague and mentor will be keenly felt.
"We know that he is no longer in pain, and indeed he is
experiencing the glory of being closer to God now than he has ever been before. But
we also know the pain of our separation from Edwin, and we mourn. Edwin was a
valued colleague, but he was also much more than a colleague; he was a friend,
a mentor, and a Christian role model. His faith was evident in everything he
did, and his love for the Church infused his life. We will really miss him."
Erwin Warkentin, General Manager
During his tenure with MFC, Edwin wrote 70+ articles, devotionals and contributed significantly to educational materials published by the Foundation. Click on the following titles to read some of his most recent contributions. Entrepreneurs- God’s Gift to the Church, How Many Balls are Enough?, You Will Never Have Enough, The Myth of Equality, Ice Cream , Downsizing by Choice , and Margins.
Previous to working with MFC, he spent 10 years as conference minister with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference and 13 years as a pastor with the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. Edwin was a graduate of Steinbach Bible College, had a Bachelor of Religious Studies from Providence College and an MA from Providence Seminary.
To read A Celebration of Life, the memorial tribute from Edwin's memorial service, please click here.
If you would like to send your condolences or remembrances to Edwin's family or to the MFC staff, please feel free to use the following:
12-1325 Markham Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 4J6
1-800-772-3257
(204) 488-1985
Fax: (204) 488-1986
email: mfcwpg@mennofoundation.ca