Our father, Dave Friesen, of Steinbach, died peacefully in his sleep at the Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the age of 85 years. He was born November 16, 1926 and raised on a farm near Rosenfeld, MB. He is survived by Diana (Elmer) Tokarchuk, Lloyd (Lisa) Friesen, Dale (Medora) Friesen, Debbie (Bruce) Baergen, seven grandchildren, sisters Teenie Funk (Bill deceased), Helen Nickel (Peter deceased), and Esther (Abe) Penner, brother Glen (Marie) Friesen, sisters-in-law Betty and Hilda (Ed), and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife, Marjorie and her family: Irma, Audrey, Ted, Tony, and Tim and their families. He was predeceased by his first wife Helen (nee Fast), son Donald, his parents Isaac and Helena Friesen, and his siblings Abe, Henry (Erna) and John, and brothers-in-law Harold (Ann) and Henry Fast. Dad was a wonderful, caring, and honest person, well-respected in the community. We will miss his sparkling blue eyes and ready smile. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service at the Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third Street, Steinbach with Interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2L4.