Homer V. Friesen
1932 - 2020
NEWTON: Homer V Friesen, 87, entered
his heavenly home on Friday (October 16, 2020) at the Presbyterian
Manor in Newton.
He was born November 6, 1932 to John
and Melinda Friesen in Great Bend, Kansas. Homer was a graduate of
Berean Academy, Grace Bible Institute, and the Dunwoody College of
Technology in MN.
He married Eldena Schroeder, of Adams,
OK on July 23, 1953. Together they served eight years in Ethiopia
under Sudan Interior Mission where Homer was a carpenter-builder. He
served the Go-Ye Mission in Tahlequah, OK for five years. He then
moved to Newton and worked as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
at Berean Academy for 23 years before leukemia caused an early
retirement. He had a woodworking shop, called Tinkers Paradise, where
he did custom wood working projects for many customers who quickly
became friends.
Homer, along with his wife were charter
members of Newton Bible Church and one of the first missionary
families. He later served the church as Elder, Sunday School teacher
and song leader. He loved quartet singing and southern gospel music.
A life of service and dedication to God hallmarked his life. He will
be remembered for his many acts of service and kindness.
Homer leaves behind his wife of 67
years, Eldena of Newton; children Douglas of Wichita, Marilyn
Greenbush and the late John Greenbush of Spring Valley, CA., Janet
Regier and Len of Newton, Donald and Sandy of Wichita, Becky Ringler
and Grant of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Homer is preceded in death by his
parents and sister Elinor Hall.
The casket will be open between 1:00
P.M. and 8:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday
(October 20th) at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00
A.M. on Wednesday (October 21st) at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton
followed by memorial service at Newton Bible Church at 11:00 A.M.
It is requested that those attending
the visitation and services to follow their proper social distancing.
A Memorial has been established with
Newton Bible Church and Berean Academy. Memorials may be sent to
Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
The service will be live-streamed from
the Newton Bible Church Facebook page or navigate to videos at
https://facebook.com/newtonbiblechurch/
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton, KS.
