"Toby" Tobias Friesen MacGregor, Manitoba Obituary

"Toby" Tobias Friesen

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Passed away at the Portage Hospital on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 69 years.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toby was born at home on the farm in Austin, MB to Abe &amp; Olga Friesen, February 8, 1951. He was the second child of five &ndash; one older sister Margaret and three younger brothers Ruben, Phillip and Ron.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toby went to school in Orangeville until Grade 8 then left to work on the farm for awhile before starting at Carnation.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was married in 1972 at MacGregor to Evelyn Penner and eventually settled on a dairy farm at Bagot. They had three children, Michael, Shawn and Greg.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; After deciding dairy farming was not going to work for them, they moved to MacGregor. He then did long haul trucking for Kleysens and TransX, then worked for JD Barber Sand and Gravel, the rink and finally working at MacGregor Agri Sales.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2000, Toby started working with Ron doing the two things he liked best, farming and trucking. In 2003 he was remarried to Ann Dickinson. They moved to a small holding on Image Hill Road South. He continued to work with his brother and also started a small herd of his own with Ann (not Angus).</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toby loved his boys and grandchildren very much. He also loved his Harley and being on the farm with his cows (Limos). Anyone who knows us, knows there were lots of jabs back and forth between Ron and Shirley and Toby and Ann about cow colour. In fact some of Ron&rsquo;s Black Angus are probably peering through the trees at the funeral as the final jab.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toby you will be loved and missed by us all.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toby was predeceased by his father Abe Friesen. He is survived by his wife Ann; sons Michael (Kelly), Shawn (Shanna), and Greg (Jennifer); grandchildren Hannah, Brock, Charles, Walter, Indiana, and Chevelle; mother Olga; and siblings Margaret (Jake), Ruben (Drene), Phil (Nada), and Ron (Shirley).</p>
February 8, 1951 - September 27, 202002/08/195109/27/2020
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Tatiana Tuttosi
October 13, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
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Kay Carter
October 4, 2020
I was due to meet Toby for the first time in March this year. I’m Ann’s cousin Kay and some of you may have met my Mum Dot on one of her many visits to stay with Joy. Covid stopped me coming and again next week when I was due to fly over to visit. I’m so saddened that it... Continue Reading
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Shannah & Don Nicoll
October 3, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Toby's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to his family. Rest in peace, Toby, free of your pain and suffering. You will be deeply missed.
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Shannah & Don Nicoll
October 3, 2020
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Kim Davey
October 2, 2020
Thinking of you all , I was saddened to hear of Toby's passing! One of my greatest memories was his laugh ( more like a giggle).
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Nicole Bueckert
October 2, 2020
So very sorry for your loss Ann....
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Vicki Pugh
October 2, 2020
Are deepest condolences go out to everyone in your family from Pugh’s
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Jerry and Sherry Thiessen
October 1, 2020
Sincere condolences to Ann, Toby’s mom Olga, brother Ron, and sons Michael, Shawn and Greg. Very difficult time right now but hold onto all the great memories. Thinking of you all. Jerry and Sherry Thiessen
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Wayne and Hazel Ostopowich
September 30, 2020
Sincere condolences to Ann, Mike, Shawn, Greg And families, cherish the memories of all the good times that have been shared.
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Carly Kontzie (Lyall)
September 30, 2020
Ann and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all, sending hugs.
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