Audrey "Gail" Friesen

December 20, 2017

FRIESEN, Audrey Gail Friesen (nee Stangeland)
April 20, 1945 - December 20, 2017

Audrey Gail Friesen passed away peacefully at Foothills Medical Centre surrounded by her family after a courageous two year long battle with cancer. Gail will be deeply missed by the love of her life, her husband, Ernie of 52 years; her son, Murray (Karen); her two adoring grandchildren, Mark (Amanda) and Ryan (Lindsay); her brothers and sisters, Ray (Olive), Carol (Larry), Keith (Marilyn), Ken (Barb), Barry (Randi), Janet (Brian) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Bjarne and Cora Stangeland and her sister, Marion.

Gail deeply loved her Lord and Savior Jesus, with whom she is now enjoying His presence in Heaven. A Celebration of Gail's Life will be held at Foothills Alliance Church, 333 Edgepark Blvd NW, Calgary, AB on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s memory to the Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 5H5 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre, #300, 1620 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4L7.

Messages of Condolence

Our deepest sympathy to Ernie and family in the passing of Gail. I have known Gail for many years and she was one of the loveliest people I have had the pleasure to know. She will be deeply missed by all

- Janet and Murray Spelrem

Ernie, My heart felt condolences go to you and your family on the passing of Gail. She was a kind and gentle soul and will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

- Helene Guza

Such sad news. It was so nice to get to know Gail and Ernie on our family cruise a few years ago, and to watch all the cousins have such fun together. Gail was a delight. I am so very sorry for your loss, and regret I cannot attend the service tomorrow. Please know your family is very much in my thoughts.

- Cari Roller (Cogger)

Ernie and your family -- We were saddened to see that Gail has passed away. We hadn't known she was ill but assume she must have succumbed to cancer. You, Murray, Karen, and your grandchildren will all miss her terribly. We're not in Calgary at present so won't be able to attend your Celebration of Life for Gail. Please accept our condolences.

- John and Barbara Krahn

We were sadden to hear of Gail's death, particularly for those that are left to mourn However we have very positive memories of our times meeting Gail and Ernie Thanks Ernie for all your help to us over many years May God be your stay during this time of your life May God bless and keep each of you

- Kenneth Bender, Eleanor Bender

Murray & Family So sorry for your loss... I remember when your mum would bring a chocolate cake into the shop at Stampede Pontiac...it was the best chocolate cake ever! Deepest sympathy to you all.

- Gillian

Ernie, met your brother-in-law Barry at his wife’s sister Thora Klein’s funeral in Moose Jaw this week and he told me of Gail’s passing. I am so very very sorry,she was such a beautiful lady, I knew you both at Caronport in 1961- 1962, she was in my Grade Eleven class, you were in Grade Twelve. I met yo at your parent’s place in S. Current in 1975 - I had just bought a new 1975 Monte Carlo from your dad who was a car salesman at a dealership in S. Current. It is always such a shock when hearing of someone’s passing so long after the fact. My most sincere condolences and God Bless. Pass my regards to Kieth and Ken as well!

- Orville Myrvang

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