Tiessen, Louise (nee Neumann) Barg,
Kind and gentle to everyone she knew. Louise passed away peacefully on January 4, 2010 at Kingsville Court Retirement Home in her 86 year. Born to Dietrich and Susanne Neumann in Munsterburg, Russia on July 22, 1923. Loving wife to the late Henry Tiessen (December 30, 2001) and the late Ernest Barg (January 27, 1960). Cherished mother of Nancy and Ken Steingart, the late John (Barg) Tiessen (January 9, 1995), Tim and April Tiessen, Margaret and Kevin Tuomi. Loving and proud grandmother to Dan, James and Chris Steingart, Rachel and Sarah Tiessen and Gray, Lily and Henry Tuomi. Adored aunt of Shirley Beaulieu, Mary Sue Bol, Dianne Erdmann, Mary Lou Neumann and Karen Sloetjes. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Ernest and Agnes Neumann, and Mary and Morley Griffen. Mom’s strength and positive outlook despite tremendous physical challenges due to a car accident in 1985 and the tragic deaths of her husband Ernie and her son John, she still managed to come through it with a caring compassion for others and a sense of humour intact. Her shining personality will continue to live on in our memories. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Louise’s life will be held from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to the Leamington United Mennonite Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Our love for mom is great and will never be forgotten. We have been so blessed to have a mom like you!