IRMA ANNY SUKKAU

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IRMA ANNY SUKKAU December 7, 1927 - May 13, 2012 Irma Anny Sukkau, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 13, 2012 at the Bethania Personal Care Home, and entered her heavenly home at the age of 84 years. Irma was predeceased by her beloved parents Rev. Gerhard Sukkau (1965) and Lena Sukkau (1978). She will be fondly remembered by her cousins Adina and John Sukkau, Marlene and Vic Janzen, close friends Marianne and Ron Doerr, the extended Sukkau, Janzen and Hamm families, and goddaughter Pauline Stevenson and family in Australia. Irma was born in Arnaud, Manitoba, the precious, only child of her parents. She grew up on the family farm and had a very happy childhood. At age 11, the family moved to Yarrow, BC where she attended Middle School, followed by High School in Chilliwack, BC. After graduation from High School, Irma worked at Sears for one year and then attended Yarrow Bible Institute. Following this she completed a three year Registered Psychiatric Nursing program, and then went on to earn her Registered Nurse designation from the North Middlesex Hospital in London, England. Irma had a long, varied, challenging and rewarding career as a nurse. For a period of time she worked in a drug rehabilitation centre in London, England, then at Essendale Mental Hospital and Woodlands School in British Columbia. She was passionate about caring for profoundly handicapped infants and children, and even in recent years shared memories of her experiences with severely challenged patients. After the death of her father, Irma returned to Winnipeg to live with her mother. During this time she worked in Psychiatry at the Winnipeg General Hospital, and as a clinical nurse at the Manitoba Clinic. She concluded her nursing career as matron of the Nightingale Nursing Home for 13 years, in the field of psycho-geriatric care. After retirement, Irma enjoyed volunteering at Work and Social Opportunities. We will remember Irma as a confident, independent and adventurous person. She was a dedicated, caring and clinically competent nurse. Most of all, we will remember her as a loving and generous cousin and friend. Irma lived at Bethania Personal Care Home for four years and the family is most grateful to the dedicated staff for the kind, friendly and respectful care she received. A Celebration of Irma's life will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street - interment and committal at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Bethania Personal Care Home. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 www.gleneden-mb.ca
Publish Date: May 16, 2012

IRMA ANNY SUKKAU December 7, 1927 - May 13, 2012 Irma Anny Sukkau, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 13, 2012 at the Bethania Personal Care Home, and entered her heavenly home at the age of 84 years. Irma was predeceased by her beloved parents Rev. Gerhard Sukkau (1965) and Lena Sukkau (1978). She will be fondly remembered by her cousins Adina and John Sukkau, Marlene and Vic Janzen, close friends Marianne and Ron Doerr, the extended Sukkau, Janzen and Hamm families, and goddaughter Pauline Stevenson and family in Australia. Irma was born in Arnaud, Manitoba, the precious, only child of her parents. She grew up on the family farm and had a very happy childhood. At age 11, the family moved to Yarrow, BC where she attended Middle School, followed by High School in Chilliwack, BC. After graduation from High School, Irma worked at Sears for one year and then attended Yarrow Bible Institute. Following this she completed a three year Registered Psychiatric Nursing program, and then went on to earn her Registered Nurse designation from the North Middlesex Hospital in London, England. Irma had a long, varied, challenging and rewarding career as a nurse. For a period of time she worked in a drug rehabilitation centre in London, England, then at Essendale Mental Hospital and Woodlands School in British Columbia. She was passionate about caring for profoundly handicapped infants and children, and even in recent years shared memories of her experiences with severely challenged patients. After the death of her father, Irma returned to Winnipeg to live with her mother. During this time she worked in Psychiatry at the Winnipeg General Hospital, and as a clinical nurse at the Manitoba Clinic. She concluded her nursing career as matron of the Nightingale Nursing Home for 13 years, in the field of psycho-geriatric care. After retirement, Irma enjoyed volunteering at Work and Social Opportunities. We will remember Irma as a confident, independent and adventurous person. She was a dedicated, caring and clinically competent nurse. Most of all, we will remember her as a loving and generous cousin and friend. Irma lived at Bethania Personal Care Home for four years and the family is most grateful to the dedicated staff for the kind, friendly and respectful care she received. A Celebration of Irma's life will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street - interment and committal at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Bethania Personal Care Home. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 www.gleneden-mb.ca
Publish Date: May 16, 2012

IRMA ANNY SUKKAU December 7, 1927 - May 13, 2012 Irma Anny Sukkau, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 13, 2012 at the Bethania Personal Care Home, and entered her heavenly home at the age of 84 years. A Celebration of Irma's life will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street - interment and committal at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 www.gleneden-mb.ca
Publish Date: May 16, 2012
Publish Date: May 16, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2012