Leland Frank Friesen (Lee), 75, of Bethany, Oklahoma, died March 17, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, after a long battle with diabetes. Lee was born on November 1, 1933 near Hooker, Oklahoma to Herman and Maria Friesen. He was the youngest of 8 siblings. Lee graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1952, followed by a career in transport refrigeration mechanics, sales and service. He was employed by Central States Thermo King for over 45 years, counting his many co-workers over the years as friends. On July 18, 1959 he was married to Alforetta (Freddie) A. Friesen of Hooker, Oklahoma. In 1962 they moved to Oklahoma City. Together they had 3 children, Robert (Bob), Kathy and Sandra. Survivors include: Lees wife Freddie; son Bob Friesen and wife Sherry of Lindale, Texas and their children Kaylyn and Erick; daughter Kathy Friesen of Parachute, Colorado; and daughter Sandra Bonham and husband John of Perry, Oklahoma and their children Emma and Sutton. Lee is also survived by one sister, Leona Schroeder and husband Dave of Liberal, Kansas; and sister-in-law Lela Friesen and brother-in-law William Schroeder, both of Adams, Oklahoma. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, brothers LeRoy (at age 2) and William Friesen, sisters Elizabeth Fast, Edna Claassen, twins Martha Friesen and Maria Schroeder. Lee is remembered for his devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to his family, church and work. Although he enjoyed the outdoors, boating and fishing, and helping his brother on the farm, his commitment to and satisfaction of his work made it more like a life-long hobby that he was able to continue even as his health declined. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Road Mennonite Brethren Church, 4201 E. Memorial Rd., Edmond, Oklahoma. The casket will be open at the church before services. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. at the Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Adams, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Kidney Foundation or Mission USA of Hillsboro, Kansas.