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VIOLET BELL
Born: Oct 31, 1918
Date of Passing: Mar 17, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVIOLET BELL Sadly, we announce the passing of Violet Bell on March 17, 2014, at the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg at the age of 95 years. Violet was born on October 31, 1918 in Plenty, Saskatchewan. She met and married the love of her life Gordon Bell and they raised their family and had 67 wonderful years together. Violet worked for many years at Dominion Meats earning Employee of the Year and made many lifelong friends there. Violet and Gordon enjoyed travelling and cherished 17 trips to Cuba. Violet was an exceptional mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be constantly missed. She will be remembered by her children: Diane (David) Holmstrom, Marylou Krawchuk and Gord (Laura) Bell, grandchildren: Kris (Tiffany), Mark (Dana), Nadine, Wade (Katie), Kimberly, Bryce (Kayla), and Derek, as well as her greatest joys, her great-grandchildren: Maddie, Sara, and Owen. Violet was predeceased by her husband Gordon, and son-in-law Ken in 2006. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to all the staff at Middlechurch for taking such wonderful care of Violet over the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg. VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME 668-3151
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Uncle Gord was my dad's (Don Bell)oldest brother. Dad loved it when Gord found Vi. She was the light of his life and brought him so much joy. When my mother immigrated from England as a war-bride, after WWII to marry my dad, it was Vi, who welcomed her to Canada, and who had already "experimented" on Diane and MaryLou,and gave my mom advice as to how to raise me...when my mother died at age 48, with myself at 17, and my sister age 7, my mother had said: "If anything happens to me go to your Auntie Vi if you need advice or help." My Dad, little sister, and I did spend many happy Christmas celebrations with Vi and Gord and the rest of the family. Her advice was always good and solid. For many years Vi and I talked by phone every Sunday night, when I was an intern and resident at McGill and later in Atlanta, and back in Edmonton. She followed me to Augusta physically,(no one could do a beach experience, with a walker on the beach and directing us all as to which shells to pick up for her) like Vi. And on those Sunday night phone calls...we discussed the issues. She used to take great pleasure in signing off as follows: "Good night old dear...long pause...I mean YOUNG dear!" Always laughter!She brought so much fun, imagination, love of life, and laughter to so many. My world seemed a safer place because of Auntie Vi. - Posted by: BEVERLY Ann BELL (Niece) on: Apr 05, 2014
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Marylou I am so proud to be your sister. Mom would be so proud of u! Her obit is so wonderful! Thank u so much Nadine. Your grateful sister & Aunt, love Diane. - Posted by: Diane Holmstrom (Daughter) on: Mar 22, 2014
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An amazing woman and a "super" aunt.. Will be missed by all.. I will miss my by-weekly phone calls to her and asking "How is my favorite aunt in Winnipeg", she always replied, "Georgie I am your only Aunt in Winnipeg still alive" - Posted by: George and Joan Robinson (Nephew) on: Mar 22, 2014
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Violet was a wonderful lady and always so proud of her family. Our sympathies go out to all of you. She is now with her beloved husbans, Gordon. God bless them both. We will remember them in our prayers. With love. Bill and Carol - Posted by: Bill and Carol (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2014
