Anita (Midge) Toavs was born on April 10, 1946 to C. R. and Ailee Thiessen in Glendive, MT. Early morning on October 30, 2014, at home with her loving husband Will and special sister Fran by her side, she took Jesus’ hand and went home to be with the Savior she loved and served. Her courageous battle with cancer was over. She has “fought the good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7
Anita attended elementary and high school in Lambert. After graduating from high school, she attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, ID for a year. Then she attended and graduated from the college of Coiffure Arts in Billings, MT.
Will and Anita were married September 3, 1966. Their first years were spent in Larslan, MT, working on a farm. Then in 1969, they purchased a farm north of Wolf Point, where they raised 3 children, Kelly, Brent and Janelle. The joy of their lives are their wonderful grandchildren!
Every one of our blessings originate in the kind thoughts of our loving, heavenly father. One of our greatest blessings was in having Anita as a loving wife and mom. It is hard to put into words the essence of a life which brought us so much love, joy and happiness. Many of us knew Anita in positions such as church pianist at Bethel Mennonite Church, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, worker in the Ladies Aid and Christian Women’s Club. She was also active in the local 4-H club.
Her love for people, her generosity and her hospitality were outstanding qualities. She was very compassionate to all the people in her life, and very kind hearted. She had a sensitive heart, observant eyes and loving hands. She saw people through the eyes of Jesus. She would be His hands and feet. She had a servant’s heart. She took time for people.
Anita is survived by her loving husband, Will; son Kelly (Michelle) their 3 children, Wolf Point; son Brent, Wolf Point; daughter Janelle (Josh), their five children, Fairbanks, AK; her mother Ailee Theissen, Lambert; brother Jim (Judy) Thiessen, Lambert.
Anita was preceded in death by her father, C. R. Thiessen and her sister, Corlea.
In memory of Anita Toavs, memorials can be given to Lustre Christian High School, 294 Lustre Rd, Frazer, MT 59225.