VIOLA ADA GARDINER

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VIOLA ADA GARDINER Ada passed away suddenly at her home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. She lived in her home surrounded by the things that were important to her and supported the many memories of all those she loved. Viola Ada Gardiner was born on March 26, 1925 in the R.M. of Whitehead near Souris. Ada received her education at Millan and Goodland schools. She worked for a few families in the Goodland District before working at Eaton's mail order in Winnipeg for many years. In 1972 she moved to Neepawa and worked at the Osborne Home and then at East View Lodge from 1974 until retiring in 1988. Ada enjoyed family gatherings, driving her car, attending auctions and yard sales. She was happy being in her home, playing Bingo, crocheting and growing flowers. She could also be found volunteering at the Neepawa Hospital gift shop and was active in the Seniors' Drop In. Ada is survived by her sister Mildred Coughlin, sisters-in-law Joyce Gardiner and Juan Gardiner; numerous nieces and nephews all that were very special to her; and special friend Maureen Sneeden. She was predeceased by her parents Felix and Ettie; uncle Wally; brothers Walter, Fred, Jack and George; sister Ethel; special friend Melvin Langseth; brothers-in-law Wilfred Wilson, Gerald Thomson, and Warren Coughlin; sisters-in-law Mary Gardiner, Irene Gardiner and Freda Gardiner; nephews Gordie Gardiner, Danny Wilson, Blaine Gardiner, Elmer and Larry Wilson; and niece Shirley Stewart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Glenella Community Hall with Rita Friesen officiating. Final Resting Place is Goodland Cemetery. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2017