NANCY KLIPPENSTEIN

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NANCY KLIPPENSTEIN (nee HARRYMAN) March 23, 1930 - September 8, 2016 We sadly announce that Nancy Klippenstein has passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016, at the age of 86, in the Kildonan Personal Care Centre. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her son, Wayne (Wendy); sister, Heather Boroski (Richard); nieces, Dale Schenk (Doug) and Robin Polley (Kevin); numerous (great) nephews, nieces and their loved ones; friends, Jenny and Courtney, along with many other special friends. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Bill Klippenstein; father, William Harryman; mother, Florence McLeod and stepfather Billy McLeod. Nancy was born in the community of Elmwood and grew up in East St. Paul, Manitoba. Together, with Bill and Wayne, they spent several years in Flin Flon and The Pas before returning to Winnipeg. Shortly after Bill's death in 1964, Nancy also began to lose her sight. Not one to take things lying down, she took the challenge to learn Braille and return to the work force. Nancy worked in the CNIB tuck shops, Sooters Studios and her favourite job was starting a "See if You Can" program for the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) where she became affectionately known as "Mrs. K" to the school children. In addition to teaching children, Nancy taught her family the value of perseverance, tolerance, courage, patience and above all, faith. Nancy spent many years advocating for the blind through the CCB where she served as president of the Manitoba Division and was a National Board representative. Over the years, Nancy had received many awards of recognition which included the CCB Award of Recognition Medal and Citation as well as the Diamond Jubilee Medal and Citation awarded by the Government of Canada (Governor General). Throughout the years, Nancy enjoyed travelling from coast to coast in Canada as well as various locations within the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. In addition to travelling, Nancy enjoyed knitting, listening to her radio / television and book reader as well as her involvement with the CCB and her church. And "Werthers" candy! Nancy took great pride in her homemaking abilities including baking / cooking and was very meticulous in keeping house. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at North Kildonan United Church, 174 Pentland Street, Winnipeg, with Reverend Marc Whitehead officiating. The family would like to thank the staff on N2East of Concordia Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion shown to both Nancy and her family. We would also like to thank the staff of Kildonan Personal Care Centre for the excellent care and love Nancy received over the past year. Also, special thanks to all of Nancy's visitors. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if you wish, donations can be made to the Capital Projects Fund at North Kildonan United Church in Nancy's memory. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY. 204-338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 13, 2016