Harriet Frances Friesen, born August 9, 1927, the first of 10 children born to Alfreida “Fritz” Hagen and Louis Vincent Green in Wolf Point, MT. On October 5, 1953 she married Julius “Blackie” Friesen, a Korean War Veteran. They had 4 children, Patrick (Heather and grandson Chase), Mary (Robert and grandson Louie) Buckles, Cathryn (Ken) Wylie and infant daughter deceased, Alfreida Jean. Harriet was baptized by Fr. Benedict Seethaler with Fremont Green and Mayme Carroll as her Godparents at Immaculate Conception Church. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1945. In 2003, Harriet with 8 classmates, decided to meet once a month for lunch as long as they were able. They celebrated their 65th Class Reunion by watching the parade from the corner just down the street from her family home.
As a young girl, the Green family lived on the homestead in the Lustre area during the summers and at their home in Wolf Point during the school year. Harriet shared memories of working at the Red Owl, Gambles, the Liberty Theatre and her 1st clerk job at MDU when she graduated from High School. She also worked at the Hiline Creamery where she met Blackie, at the Roosevelt Clerk and Recorder Office and the Montana Veterans Office.
In 1955, Harriet and Blackie moved to the family home on 1st Avenue South, next door to the Greens. Her door was always open for neighbors and friends to share a cup of coffee and a visit around the kitchen table. The home was a center of childhood activity. Harriet was part of Campfire Girls, Cub Scouts, 4H, Junior Degree of Honor and Girls State. Blackie and Harriet also volunteered with the Roosevelt County Welfare Office as foster parents both for newborns and children waiting to be adopted or returned to their parents.
Harriet’s faith in God was central to her life. Baptized, Confirmed and Married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, she was very much a part of her parish family. She taught catechism, was a charter member of St Catherine’s Altar Society Group, member of the Catholic Daughters Court of the Little Flower and PCCW. She attended Mass at the Faith Home every Thursday for many years and then would go visit residents. After moving to the Faith Home in August 2017, she attended Mass as a resident. She looked forward to spring when she hoped to be able to go for a ride and spend Sunday at church. Right side, third pew.
Harriet was active in her community as well as her church. She served on the Faith Home Board and NEMHS Board for 28 years. She also served on the Roosevelt County Health Board and the Wolf Point Area Museum. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, DAV, the Degree of Honor and Democratic Party.
Harriet was a genealogy buff and loved the history of both the Green and Friesen families. She could spend hours listening to her beloved Uncle Fremont telling her stories. Over the years, many people, both family and strangers, turned to her for information about their family histories.
Harriet is survived by her children, Pat, Mary and Cathryn; grandsons Louie and Chase; her brothers Tom and Mike; sisters Joann Jablonski and Rita Lampton; foster brothers, John and Matt Courchene.
She is preceded in death by her husband Blackie; daughter Alfreida; parents Louis V and Alfreida Green; Maternal grandparents George and Frances Hagen; brothers George, Dick and John; sisters Mary Lou and Grace.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday March 25, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 25, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 26, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday March 25, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 25, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 26, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Cissy Eagleman says
God has blessed my daughter, Chasidy and I when we got to meet you and visit with you a few weeks ago.
You made a wonderful impression on Chas and I. Mama misses you, she always said you were her bingo partner.
You will most definitely be missed Harriet. But we do know that you are now in the arms of our Lord.
Prayers of comfort for your family, friends and all that received the blessing of meeting you.
Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel.
KRM says
Harriet was such a kind, loving, person. Her faith guided her through her longevity. Now she is with all her loved ones who went on before her. One day you will all be together in Paradise. Until we meet again…Peace Be With You
roy @ kathy toavs says
Harriet was such a wonderful lady. We all will miss her so much as she was such a pleasure to visit with. Our church has lost a pillar of our church community. Hugs to her family from the Lenz and Toavs family, we go back a long ways.
Greg Bushman says
Mary and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Harriet. My condolences to you and family.
Barbara (Schumacher) Wood says
Thoughts and prayers to Harriet’s family., My memories go back to Degree of Honor events and many more. She was a special, special lady.
Pr. Chris Holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Harriett was a woman of deep faith and preached the Gospel sometimes using words. May the love of friends and family and faith in the resurrection bring healing and joy during sorrow. We will miss this great lady. In prayer and friendship,
Prs. Greg and Christine
Barbara Matejovsky Olson says
I have great memories of Harriet going back to my early years at Catholic School. Last visited with her at Faith Home just before Valentine’s Day. I accidentally called her Fritz ?. Of course, she corrected me immediately.. but I did see some of her mother in her that day. I wil miss her – but happy she is in her final home. Pat, Mary & Cathryn, my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane Janssen-Huber says
so sorry to lose a wonderful member of our parish who lived her faith. What a wonderful example for us all. May God bless you all
Jane Janssen-Huber says
so sorry to lose a wonderful member of our parish who lived her faith. What a wonderful example for us all. May God bless you all
Jason & Misti Payne says
Our prayers and condolences to the Friesen/Green Family. I would make an attempt to visit with her and the Friesen Family after Mass because I knew she was good friends with my Godmother, Grandma Phil Denny. She would always tell me how much she enjoyed listening to me play the piano. She was one-of-a-kind .
Dale Stensland says
My condolences to the family, friends. Your in my prayers.