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MARY (PIPPY) ELIZABETH MICHENER (GRAHAM)
Born: Oct 13, 1931
Date of Passing: Nov 24, 2020
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MARY (PIPPY) ELIZABETH MICHENER
(nee GRAHAM)
October 13, 1931 - November 24, 2020
Pippy is predeceased by the love of her life, Mel. Their love affair started when Pippy asked Mel to a Sadie Hawkins dance, and they were happily married for 62 years.
Although she is now with her beloved Mel, she will be missed by her daughters, Kathleen, Anne Keast (Barry), Sarah; and son Arthur (Joan). Also, her honorary daughter/niece Kim Halverson (Rob); her sister Susan Graham; and brother Joe Graham (Carolyn); and 10 nieces and nephews, who she always enjoyed spending time with and knew well. She was so proud of her grandchildren, and loved watching them grow into the wonderful adults and parents they are today: Branden Keast (Andie); Riley Keast (Christy); Michael Keast and Brittany Alwis (Shawn); Chad Michener (Erika) and Jasmyn Michener (Reece).
Born in Winnipeg, Pippy went to Kelvin High School, and then graduated from the University of Manitoba, where she had tremendous fun in Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was an active member of the Junior League and president in 1969. She continued her volunteer work, and ran the Winnipeg Art Gallery Shop (WAG) for almost two decades.
Pippy had many loves second to family. She embraced her volunteer work at the WAG, especially her buying trips with her close friend, Val Fraser. She always managed to come back with a lot of new shoes, which obviously had nothing to do with what she would buy for the shop; she loved shopping! Shoes, coats, outfits, jewelry, she loved it all and was an early fashionista! She loved and enjoyed her friends, whether it was talking on the phone, hosting or going to dinner parties, Dance Club at the St Charles, picnics down the lake, bridge club, and monthly "ladies lunch who lunch" get togethers. She cherished her time with her friends. She was a voracious reader, and from a young age you rarely saw her without a book nearby. Mom and Dad were fortunate enough to travel the world on their own, with family, friends, and this gave them great joy. Above all, Mom's favourite place was the family cottage at Lake of the Woods, where she was surrounded by her family and friends.
She was a great friend and mother, and those who knew her best would say that her quiet humour and gentle personality will be missed.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at River Park Gardens for their care and compassion with Mom over the past six years. Especially, thank you for your teamwork in remaining Covid free so that we could continue to be with Mom. A special thank you to Bev Bassett, a loving and kind companion for Mom the last six years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, or the Mel P. Michener Architectural Fellowship at the University of Manitoba.
Memorial service will take place at a later date.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Wonderful family memories. - Posted by: Lorene and Jack Chambers (Former neighbours and friends since early sixties ) on: Nov 30, 2020
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Dear Kathleen, Ann, Sarah, Arthur, all the Michener and Graham Family: So sorry to learn of Pippy's passing. I will always remember her with a beautiful smile on her face at the lake, in Winnipeg, every where she went. I know our parents had some outstanding parties and wonderful adventures together and how special your mum and dad were to my parents over the years. Your parents were just a great couple, simply really good people and Pippy was a very special lady. I was fortunate to have a lovely and lengthy conversation with your mum and dad several years ago, which I thoroughly enjoyed as I got caught up with all the Minchener doings which were detailed with such pride and humor. I could not ask for a better memory. My and my families deepest sympathy to your family and hugs to all. - Posted by: Sidney Macaw (family friend) on: Nov 28, 2020
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Anne & Barry & family, We are so sorry for your loss. There is no good time for the loss of a parent, least of all during these traumatic times with the pandemic. Our thoughts are with all of You and trust Your memories will carry You all through these troubled times. - Posted by: Bonnie Flockton (cousin to Barry Keast) on: Nov 28, 2020
