Marie Loewen (nee Driediger)

June 2, 1927 - May 12, 2022
Loving mother, grandmother and lifelong love of husband Peter, died peacefully on May 12, 2022, at age 94. Marie was born to the family of Jacob and Susanna (Dyck) Driediger, June 2, 1927 in Watrous, Saskatchewan.
Marie married Peter E. Loewen in 1946. A decision to move to BC came after a trip to the Fraser Valley of BC to find work in the berry fields the following year. They settled down in Abbotsford to raise a family and enjoy the balmy west coast weather.
Marie was a beautiful woman and created beauty around her. She took pride in her flowers and gardening, set beautiful tables for her frequent family meals, knitted, sewed and crocheted many lovely items. In later years she took painting lessons and delighted in creating art.
She saw the better side of life in the good she could do as a wife, loving and caring mother, friend of many, talented cook and welcoming hostess. She was a tireless volunteer in her community and church. Peter and Marie made their faith central to their lives and lived to honour the Lord Jesus.
Marie was predeceased by husband Peter in 2011, and two daughters-in-law: Marilyn (wife of Mel) in 2008, and Edie (wife of Les) in 2021.
Marie leaves her sons Mel (Indygo) of Calgary, AB; Les of Crofton, BC; Stan (Audrey) of Abbotsford, BC; and James (Corinne) of Nice, France. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, and 10, soon to be 12, great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service is planned for May 24th at 1:30pm at Bakerview Church in Abbotsford BC. Interment prior to the service at the Maclure Road Mennonite Cemetery. The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff at Menno Hospital for their compassionate care over the last year and a half.
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