Former Gardewine GM, MTA president passes
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Trucking Association is wishing condolences to family and friends of George Friesen, who passed away in January at the age of 84.
A native of Dundurn, Sask. before moving to Winnipeg in the 1950s, Friesen was one of the most respected professions in the trucking industry. He spent most of his career with Best Way Express and Gardewine North.
In the mid 1960’s he served as president of the Manitoba Trucking Association. He retired in 1995 as general manager of Gardewine.
“George was a true gentleman who always had a smile or a joke. Many in our industry and community will miss him,” MTA said in its newsletter.
Friesen is survived by his wife Minnie, his brother Harry, his sons and his grandchildren.
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