Frieda Hait

After a full and very busy life, at the age of 93, Frieda Hait passed away at Brock Fahrni care home and joyfully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11th,  2022.

Frieda’s parents, Rudolf, and Martha Wilkie, immigrated from Poland to Fenwood, Saskatchewan in 1927 where Frieda was born a year later.  She moved from Saskatchewan to Vancouver where she met and married John Hait in 1949.  Their daughter, Sharon, was born in 1953 followed by the birth of their son, Wes, in 1954.

Her work journey took her to the Bank of Montreal where she worked as a full-time and part-time teller for a number of years.

For over 70 years, Frieda’s greatest joys and activities, outside of her family, were focused on Ebenezer Baptist Church assisting and serving in numerous ways.  Multi-talented, focused, involved and productive, she enjoyed leading and singing in various choirs and in a ladies trio, teaching Sunday School, leading the Missionary Guild, acting as one of the first women deacons there, ministering to shut-ins, helping to organize and  lead  the Seniors group , praying for others on intercessory teams and often hosting parties and groups in her and Johns home with wonderful dinners, treats and game nights. You could often find her behind the scenes preparing tasty goodies or meals or cleaning for the many events which were held there.   Her thoughts and her love for God were often expressed through the countless poems she wrote and shared, some of which were turned into songs.  Friendly, open-hearted, generous, and gracious are a few of the words others have used to describe her.  Frieda’s presence and contributions at Ebenezer over these last decades will be a special legacy of service and care for the many whose lives she touched and encouraged.

She cherished outings with family for favourite Chinese food and other lunches, jaunts to second-hand stores here in Vancouver and in the States and for picnics in the park or at the beach. A special highlight for both her and John in their later years was a cruise to Alaska.

She will be greatly missed and yet we rejoice in the promise of eternal life and we know that today her faith is sight and she sees her Saviour and Lord face to face.

The family wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care she received in these last two years at Brock Fahrni care home.

Contributions sent to the Union Gospel Mission in her honour in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

A video-streamed graveside service is being held for her on Saturday, January 22nd at 1:00 at Valley View Cemetery. Which can be found at the link provided: