JOAN LILA EVERTON (PERCHUK)

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• i will always remember when I got the call that my grandma was ill in the hospital. I was at the cabin with my auntys family. We were playing cards and drinking mountain due, eating chips. All of the sudden the red little house phone rang and it was my uncle. My Aunty started worrying and we started packing up our stuff just in case we had to leave. I was in my Winnie the Pooh pjs. My grandma use to love them. We ended up leaving that nights and going to the hospital. We got there and my whole family was there. I realized this was real, and that we were gonna lose my grandma. For real this time. She's always been in and out of the hospital but right when I got there and saw my entire family I knew something was terribly wrong. From what I heard my grandma was up and talking to the nursed then just bam. She stopped breathing. I never really wanted to know. It was hard on all of us. I remember going into the room to say one last goodbye to her. I think I went with my brother or my dad. I don't really wanna remember. I wish I went into the room alone. I hated seeing her there, laying there, so lifeless. It was the worst thing ever. I was only 12, so I didn't really know how to react. I was quiet. I didn't cry. I tried to be strong in front of my family. A day or two before she was cremated, me, my mom, my dad and some of my other family members went to this room to say goodbye to her for the last time. Everybody was walking down stairs and I stood there for a good 2 minutes staring at her. I leaned down and whispered that I loved her one last time and gave her a kiss on her forehead. I miss her terribly. Love you so much grandma Joan. 💖 - Posted by: Dora (grand daughter. ) on: Sep 07, 2015

• I just heard today and wanted to send my condolences to the family. My fondest memory of Joan was travelling through the RM of Ste. Anne pre-municipal election and sticking flyers in people's mailboxes - an editorial cartoon she had drawn depicting the current municipal council. It was a night of huge laughs and showed me what a spirited, amazing woman Joan was. While it has been about a decade since I've last seen her, she has been in my thoughts many times. Ironically, I work in the same building that her dear husband worked for many years. RIP Joan! I am sure that you and Ferdy are enjoying each others company again!. - Posted by: Marianne Curtis () on: Jul 20, 2013

• I don't know where to start since I have know the Evertons all my life. We were neighbors on McDermot Ave up until my parents passed away (Jean and Luigi). I remember going over b/c Joan always had the best Halloween treats!! She always had her door open for everyone to come over. Lots and lots of memories on that street. May God Bless all of you during this difficult time. Don't worry b/c they are all together now..Ferdy, Joan, Jean, Luigi and Theresa (Braga) and of course Alex. - Posted by: Gloria Bonan-Walcott (close friend of the family/neighbors ) on: Jul 15, 2013

• Joan always made me feel welcome and included. She had a quick wit and a laugh that I will always remember. I will miss her. - Posted by: Kevin Lefteruk (Friend of Vince and family) on: Jun 28, 2013

• Val, I'm so sorry for your loss with the passing of your mom. You are a strong woman who has experienced a great deal of loss in your young life. You are in my thoughts, ruth - Posted by: Ruth Lindsey-Armstrong (former co-worker of Val's) on: Jun 26, 2013

• I was with the Variety Club of Manitoba until 1994, and in the prior 10 years I had contact with Joan related to their Variety Sunshine Coach regularly. She was a witty, fun loving person, and a joy to work with. If I ever needed a pick-me-up, I just called Joan and we made each other laugh. I am sure the hearts of her family are broken at this time....I wish to offer my condolences. We all say goodbye to a true lover of life....may she rest in peace. - Posted by: Randy Clark (Friend through her work with BLAST Child Care Inc.) on: Jun 26, 2013