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SHIRLEY ANN LYON
Born: May 12, 1934
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySHIRLEY ANN LYON May 12, 1934 - March 1, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and stepmother, Shirley Lyon on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband Michael Blanar, her son Frazer Lyon (Kelly), daughter Karen Kozyra (Keith); two sisters and one brother in England - Su Cain, Judy Wilson (Graham), and Ian Rutherford; her five grandsons Devon, Dylan, Kai, Luke and Tim; and her stepsons Michael A. (Julie), Christopher and Martin Blanar. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Shirley's life will take place on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street.
Publish Date: Mar 7, 2012
SHIRLEY ANN LYON May 12, 1934 - March 1, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and stepmother, Shirley Lyon on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Michael Blanar; her son, Frazer Lyon (Kelly); daughter, Karen Kozyra (Keith); two sisters and one brother in England, Su Cain, Judy Wilson (Graham), and Ian Rutherford; her five grandsons, Devon, Dylan, Kai, Luke and Tim; and her stepsons, Michael A. (Julie), Christopher and Martin Blanar. Shirley came to Canada in 1957, with her first husband Jack Lyon, choosing Winnipeg as their destination because it was in the middle of the map. Shirley worked for many years as a physiotherapist and began her university education with night courses, eventually obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) from the University of Winnipeg and her Master's Degree (Ag. Econ.) from the University of Manitoba, much to the pride of her family. She accepted the post of Executive Director, Inter-Universities North, in the 1970s, and was located in Thompson, Manitoba. Her dedication to education and northerners, duly recognized by the University of Manitoba, very definitely laid the foundation for the present University College of the North. Some of her most fond memories were of spending time with loved ones at Setting Lake, south of Thompson. Shirley and Michael found a very special little corner of the world when they moved to Elgin, Manitoba, in the early 1980s. The beauty of the Prairies, the community of Elgin, and Shirley's stunning garden brought her many smiles and happiness as she and Michael made Elgin their home for 20 years. All five grandsons enjoyed playing in the Elgin yard, racing up and down the stairs in the house and helping their granny in her garden, usually while munching something delicious from her kitchen. Over the past 10 years, Shirley and Michael have been living in Winnipeg, closer to Frazer and Karen and their families, and the services the city has to offer. Shirley's gardening skills continued to shine in the yard of her Winnipeg home and she was always making plans for the next growing season. The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Grace Hospital ICU for their care and compassion. Shirley believed in celebrating life as you live it, rather than mourning a life lost, and would ask that those who cared for her do the same. To that end, she would be delighted to know that you had planted a plant, helped someone to smile, or donated to a charity of your choice in her memory. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Shirley's life will take place on Friday, March 9, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street.
Publish Date: Mar 5, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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It's been 10 years since you've left us and not a day goes by I don't think of you. You're sorely missed and deeply loved. - Posted by: Devon Lyon (Grandson) on: Aug 05, 2022
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Michael: We are so sad to hear about Shirley. We remember well the many lovely dinners at your house in Elgin, and the gorgeous flower garden. What a great loss for everyone. Paula and John - Posted by: John and Paula Mallea (Friends) on: Mar 30, 2012
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Arthur and I send our thoughts at this time of loss. Shirley's confidence and achievements and sage advice certainly helped me build a career at BU. She was a remarkable woman, and she has left a legacy of good works and a kind heart. - Posted by: Darcy Bower (friend) on: Mar 21, 2012
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Mike, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I am thinking of you, and hoping that your happy years together with your wife will sustain you through the coming months. I will call the next time I am in Winnipeg, and hopefully we can visit and talk about books. (Evan's daughter Mary) - Posted by: Mary Kosta (Friend) on: Mar 10, 2012
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So sorry to hear about Shirley's death. Our condolences to you and all your families. - Posted by: George & Judy Vogel (Son, Michael married to our daughter, Julie Vogel) on: Mar 09, 2012
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Our sympathy to Michael and Shirley's family. She was a wonderful woman who shared her great knowledge with everyone. I remember walking past the house and admiring the beautiful flowers in the yard. - Posted by: Allan and Brenda Halliday (friends and neighbors) on: Mar 09, 2012
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Dear Mike, Frazer, Karen and Family, Our condolences and love to you all. At the Memorial Service, we shall be standing with you, in spirit, smiling, crying and applauding the celebration of Shirley's life. We pray that your memories will carry you through these difficult first days of separation. God bless. - Posted by: Stanley & Mary Bardo (Sister & Brother-in -law (Montreal)) on: Mar 08, 2012
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Dear Uncle Mike, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Shirley was a great person. She enlightened the hearts of many. I'm sure she will always be looking over you. - Posted by: Cassandra Abboub-Bardo () on: Mar 07, 2012
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Michael, we so appreciated the flowers that Shirley shared with us this last summer from her garden. We will fondly remember Shirley every summer as they grow. - Posted by: Leif and Temeka Aarrestad ((Neighbour in Winnipeg)) on: Mar 06, 2012
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Forwarding our deepest condolences to all those who knew Shirley. - Posted by: Tim and Bassima Bardo (Husband ,sister's, son ans daugther -inlaw) on: Mar 05, 2012
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To Shirley and Mike, You are both a reminder that love conquers and perseveres through all the seasons....it grows lovelier everyday because of caring, tenderness and love. Shirley will certainly be enjoying the most beautiful gardens in heaven. Our thoughts are with you all at this time in sympathy. Kathy, Andy and Evan Caluori - Posted by: Kathy Bardo-Caluori, Andy and Evan Caluori (Aunt by marriage to Uncle) on: Mar 05, 2012