Carol Mae (Heinrichs) Friesen
Hesston - Carol Mae (Heinrichs)
Friesen, age 89, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021. Born on March 6,
1932, to Peter E. and Lillie (Boese) Heinrichs, she grew up south of
Canton, KS, and graduated from Goessel HS in 1950. After Tabor
College, she married Walter S. Friesen (Meade) on Sept. 5, 1953. They
parented three children and lived in many locations in support of
Walter's education and career in education and ministry, retiring in
the Newton area.
Carol's passions were music and nature.
She sang in numerous community choirs, duets, trios, and quartets and
was an expressive pianist and accompanist. She and Walter sang duets
at many weddings. Carol enjoyed travel, especially in nature. She
gardened at each home and made an art form of arranging pressed
flower cards. Carol was deeply spiritual and trusted her Creator. Her
resourcefulness and creativity led to a rich life.
She is survived by husband Walter;
children Randal & Mary Helen (Hayes) Friesen (Denver), Nancy
Friesen & Stewart Gehring (Chicago), Jenny & John Fast
(Goessel); grandchildren Peter Friesen & Katrina Eyster,
Stephanie Friesen, Dorian Gehring & Sima Cunningham, Karlyn
Gehring, Evan & Kelli Fast, and Isaac Fast; great-grandchildren
Elias and Emilia Fast; sisters-in-law Bonnie (Lowell) Heinrichs and
Mary (Alfred) Friesen; and many nieces/nephews. Preceding her in
death were her parents, siblings Wanda Harms and Lowell Heinrichs,
and many brothers/sisters-in-law.
Carol was a member of Whitestone
Mennonite Church. A full obituary and future memorial service date
will be at wigginsfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial
gifts may be sent to the Good Samaritan Caring Fund at Schowalter
Villa, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062.
