PHYLLIS ELEANOR HATCH

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PHYLLIS ELEANOR HATCH (nee TOLTON) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis Eleanor Hatch. Her 87 years on this earth served to bring much joy to those who knew her. Her family, especially grieves her passing. Remaining to forever cherish Phyllis's memory is her husband, Max, her daughters Jacque (Norm) and Teddi, her grandchildren Kim (Mike), Ben (Kerri), Garth and her great-grandchildren Sara and Matthew, her sisters Roma, Fern (Fred) and Beverley (Bob) as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also dearly loved and is truly missed by her husband's family. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Eleanor Tolton, her brother, Roland and her son-in-law, Jim Brown. Phyllis was born on the family farm on September 17, 1926, the third of five children. She attended Verity School and Oak Lake High School. As well as enjoying her school subjects, she enjoyed playing softball. Upon graduating, she decided to pursue a career in teaching and began her first position at Elm Creek in Cromar, Manitoba. It was a one room school house with grades one to eight. She then attended Normal School in Winnipeg graduating in June of 1946. She returned to continue teaching at Elkhorn. Upon moving to Brandon in 1947, she met Max whom she married on September 18, 1948. Max worked for the Codville Company and over the years, they were transferred to Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. They built a wonderful life together as partners and parents. Phyllis returned to teaching in 1960 with the River East School Division where she taught at Lord Kitchener and then Springfield Heights. Phyllis loved golf and played at the Rossmere Country Club for many years. During her time there she made many friends. She enjoyed her yard and spent many hours keeping it in beautiful shape. She was a talented knitter and made many items for her family which will be keepsakes for years to come. She liked to laugh and always wanted to stay young at heart. Phyllis was an amazing woman. She was resilient, independent and determined. She raised her daughters to be the same. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren's activities and treasured those times with her family. Phyllis was always a lady, in dress and in manner. Her example provided a great lesson for all of us and her influence will always be appreciated and carried on. She was a humble person and made quiet sacrifices regularly so that others could flourish. She never took the simple things in life around her for granted and commented daily on how fortunate and thankful she was. She was well known for her wise words, her incredible inner strength and her generosity to help others. She always accepted whatever came her way. Never complaining, she set an example of how to face adversity with a smile. Phyllis loved her family and friends deeply and unconditionally. Each one was special to her in a different way. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she will be terribly missed but always respected and admired by those who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nursing staff at the Concordia Hospital for their attentive care, compassion and kindness in the last days of Phyllis's life. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or the charity of your choice. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2014