BERNICE MCIVOR

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BERNICE MCIVOR (nee FINES) Surrounded by the love of her family, Bernice McIvor passed away peacefully on June 12, 2015 at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall. Bernice was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Bob and wife Adair; Judy and husband Bill; Rick and wife Pat. She is also survived by her dearly loved grandchildren, Christine (Ryan), Andrea (Victor), Jason (Lolita), Tricia (Darrell), Ryan (Char), Glen and great-grandchildren, Luke, Gabriella, Max, Joceline, Olivia, Jake, Nate, Zach and Blake. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Charles in 1995 and her grandson Jonathon in 1990. Bernice was born June 16, 1919 to Richard and Mabel Fines in Darlingford, Manitoba. She was the second youngest child of a family of nine and spent her growing years in Baldur, Manitoba. On April 23, 1943, Bernice married Charles McIvor just prior to his disembarkation with the Canadian army. Following the Second World War, they made their home in Selkirk for a number of years before moving to Stony Mountain. Bernice was a very caring, supportive and wonderful mother who always provided guidance and strength to the family. She was an avid sports fan and was a very proud cheerleader at all of her children's and grandchildren's activities. While her primary role was a full-time wife and mother, once her children were in school, Bernice obtained a job at Sears in the fabric department. This job suited her well as she was a very accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed her many years at Sears where she shared long-standing friendships with her co-workers. Bernice and Charles had very fulfilling retirement years, sharing their enjoyment of travel, golf, curling, bowling and camping. They were married 52 years prior to Charles' passing. For the last 13 years, Mom waged a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Fighting a disease that robs so many of basic human dignity, it is with deep gratitude that we thank her caregivers, both past and present, for ensuring this was something that Mom never had to endure. A service to honour Bernice's life will be held at Stonewall United Church on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. With the number of cases of Alzheimer's disease increasing at alarming rates, support of organizations that focus on this disease is critical. If you wish to make a donation in memory of our Mother, please consider the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204 467 2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2015