Papa John

John Roger Friesen

Born September 25, 1946

Arrived in Heaven January 16, 2011

Loving Husband, Dad, and Papa John. He loved the Lord and was saved at a Billy Graham Crusade. Patriotic, he served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a talented woodworker.

John is survived by his wife, Edna; siblings Dr. Clifford Friesen (Nancy), Vernon Friesen (Jeanette), Nancy Lewis (Leon), Paul Friesen (Jean), and Ruth Calip (Tony). John is also survived by sons SSG Nathan Holtgrewe (Cristine), Michael Holtgrewe (Carolyn), and Samuel Holtgrewe. Papa John had 5 grandchildren - Anya, Eric, Hannah, Ethan, and Seth.

His loving, humble spirit will be greatly missed.

I'll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away. To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, Oh Glory, I'll fly away. When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away.

When the shadows of this life have gone, I'll fly away. Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, Oh Glory, I'll fly away. When I die hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away.

Oh how glad and happy when we meet, I'll fly away. No more cold iron shackles on my feet, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, Oh Glory, I'll fly away. When I die hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away. To a land where joys shall never end, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, Oh Glory, I'll fly away. When I die hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away.