Anne Miriam Friesen passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, in Reedley, California, and left a legacy of compassion and service to all who knew her. She was born in Marion, South Dakota, and lived in the area until her family moved to Dallas, Oregon, in 1940. There she met her future husband, Rev. John E. Friesen, who predeceased her in 2009.
Anne and John served California Mennonite Brethren Churches in Dinuba, Bakersfield, Lodi, and Arleta, as well as in Chilliwack and Dawson Creek, British Columbia. In retirement they were members of the North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church.
Anne is survived by one sister, three children and their spouses, six grandchildren and their partners, and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5, at 1:30 pm in the chapel at Palm Village Retirement Community, 703 W Herbert Ave, Reedley, CA.
