VERNA WINSLADE

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VERNA WINSLADE On Friday, May 16, 2014 Verna's Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Mom's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 204.586.8668
Publish Date: May 17, 2014

VERNA WINSLADE (nee McEWAN) Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 10, 2014, Verna Winslade (nee McEwan) passed away at the Lion's Personal Care Centre at the age of 82 years. Remaining to forever cherish Verna's memory are her children, Valerie (Heinz) Warkentin of Winnipeg, Brenda of Ottawa, Bob (Amber) of Lorette; grandsons, Brad (Allison), A.J. (Jessica), and Kyle (Brittany Reid); great-grandchildren Vivian, Taylor, Aidan and Chevara; sister Thelma Shaw, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Barry in April 2007; parents Joseph and Lydia McEwan; brother Angus; sisters-in-law Beth Lunde and Pat Puls, and brothers-in-law Ed Lunde, Ken Puls and Bernie Shaw. Mom was born, raised and educated in Winnipeg. Mom and Dad met for a second time in high school at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. She was on the basketball and track and field teams, setting some city records for the high jump - her specialty. After marrying Barry in 1953, she made a career of being a devoted wife and mother. Before the children were born, she worked at Winnipeg Electric, and when she became a mother, she made it her priority to raise their children to be independent, but was always ready to help us whenever and with whatever we needed. Mom was Dad's best friend, working side by side with him on many projects from the time they met until Dad's passing. A consummate organizer, she was an avid repurposer/recycler long before recycling was popular. She enjoyed doing a wide variety of handicrafts, including crocheting, knitting, sewing and many forms of needlework. Mom loved dolls, especially making outfits for them. Mom also enjoyed many sports throughout her life. She was a true "Bomber Believer", having enjoyed 33 years as a season ticket holder. Even in the most trying of seasons she always said they were going to win. Mom was happy to see the Jets come back to the city, and was an armchair cheerleader for any team that represented her city or province. As a 30 year member of the Telephone Pioneers (now MTS Volunteers), Mom enjoyed spending Tuesdays with fellow volunteers working on various charitable projects. The Hug-a-Bear program was particularly close to her heart. Throughout the program's lifespan, they provided 19,300 hand-made teddy bears to various police, fire and ambulance services in Winnipeg and around Manitoba to aid in comforting traumatized and injured children. On Friday, May 16, 2014 Verna's Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Special thanks to Auntie Thelma for bringing Mom meals and treats and to her "real nurse" Debi for the time spent with Auntie Verna, especially the last year for the support she gave Mom and us. Our family would also like to thank the staff at the 3rd floor B Side Lion's Personal Care Centre for the care and compassion they provided Mom and support to us over the past seven months. Thanks also to Dr. R. Albak for many years of care and kindness as Mom's physician. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mom's memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, 100 - 1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Mom's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 204-586-8668 "We will miss you Mom, but are content knowing that "Barr" and "Billie" are together again."
Publish Date: May 14, 2014

VERNA WINSLADE On Saturday, May 10, 2014 Verna died at Lions Manor Personal Care Home at the age of 82 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, Wojcik's is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 13, 2014
Publish Date: May 14, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2014