Wallace Thiessen
January 21, 1948 – June 2, 2021
Wally was born to Diedrich and Justina Thiessen on January 21, 1948 on a homestead north of Meadow Lake, SK. The family moved to Fort St. John, BC and then Saskatoon where Wally completed his high school education. In 1973 he married the love of his life Linda (Yongeneel) from Punnichy, SK. They built a house on acreage near Grandora, SK where they raised their two girls LeeAnne and Shannon. They were faithfully involved with the Asquith Baptist Church. He worked in Saskatoon as a draftsperson for over 40 years. In 2000 they moved to Saskatoon and attended Forest Grove Community Church. During retirement he enjoyed volunteering with the Airport Ambassadors Program and helping with childcare for the Forest Grove Moms group. Wally fulfilled his lifetime dream of getting a Corvette and found new passions like cheering for the Saskatchewan Roughriders! He had a deep love for his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. After living for a year with cancer, Wally entered Palliative Care in April where he deeply appreciated the care he received. He left this earth for his heavenly home the night of June 2nd.
Wally was predeceased by his parents, sisters Stella Peters, Kay Lowen, Elaine Magiera, Mary Martens, brother Peter Thiessen, sister-in-law Lena Thiessen, brother-in-laws Henry Peters, John Martens and niece Brenda Cram.
Wally will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda, daughters LeeAnne (Paul) Benjamin, Shannon (Dave) Burton, grandchildren Eden, Kaeson, Anwen and Zoe, and his brother Richard (Frances) Thiessen, brother-in-laws Ed Mageria and Dick Lowen, honorary son Jace Mageria, many nieces, nephews and friends.
His life will be celebrated at a service open to all at Forest Grove Community Church, 502 Webster Street, Saskatoon, SK on Sunday June 6th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Live stream of the service can be viewed at the link below.
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In memory of Wally donations can be made to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, 1702 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9. Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
9 Comments
So sorry to hear you your loss. Uncle Wally was a gentle and loving man. I know he dearly loved his family and will be sorely missed by them all. Take care and celebrate his legacy. May Gods’ comfort and peace cover you these days.
Heartfelt condolences. The Thiessen family will always be special to mine as they looked after Levi and Tyrell when they were young. They always had so much fun with Wally.
Take care
Sandy and Bob
So very sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. Since sympathy to all the family. Worked with Wally at the airport many times. Always enjoyed his company..Donna Weisgerber.
Wally will be sorely missed by many of us in the Saskatoon Ambassador Program. He was always so cheerful, had lots of stories to tell and was always smiling. He interacted with the people arriving and leaving Saskatoon. and seemed to really enjoy himself. Our condolences to all the family and thank you so much for sharing Wally with us.
Condolences to all your family. Wally was a very jovial pleasant person and always had a story. He was part of the Airport Ambassador program covering shifts for many ambassadors. It was shocking to hear of his passing, may the wonderful memories shared be of comfort at this time.
Our deepest condolences to the family! We became friends as next door neighbours in Saskatoon in 1973. Your friendship has always been special, and it was great that our children played together well too. We will surely miss Wally.
Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed working with Wally over the course of many years. And enjoyed his visits after his retirement.
My sincere condolences to the Thiessen family. Wally and I worked together on many projects during our working careers and always appreciated the expertise he provided. Thinking of the family during this trying time.
Our love and sympathy,Linda. We really felt the service was so God honouring and wonderful tributes and music by your family. Wally will be missed so much by your family. You both were so appreciated in the Moms program. Praying for you
Wes & Betty Friesen
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