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JOHANNA MINNIE MAGNUSSON
Born: May 08, 1914
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2021
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JOHANNA MINNIE MAGNUSSON
May 8, 1914 - January 14, 2021
Minnie was predeceased by her husband Gunnstein (Steini) in 1997, her daughter Dolores (Stirling) Little in 1998, and son-in-law David Graham in 2002. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Darlene Graham, Diane Thompson, Muriel Hanberg (Don), son-in-law Stirling Little, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Minnie was born in Arnes, Manitoba, the sixth of seven children born to John and Sigga (nee Sigridur Peterson) O'Hare. She married Steini in 1937 and spent the early years of their marriage in Arnes. She was a member of the Lutheran Ladies Aid, and also enjoyed many other community activities - a favourite was attending dances and concerts featuring local performers. She worked many years with her sisters, seaming on nets for local fishermen.
In 1957 Minnie and Steini moved to Gimli. She joined the Good Neighbours Club, and was a long-time member of the New Horizons Club. She was also made a Life Time Member of the Icelandic Club on her 100th birthday. She was an active member of these clubs and enjoyed many activities, square dancing being a favourite. She also enjoyed curling. She worked many years at the Golko store. She loved to garden and was often seen looking after her flowers of which she was justly proud.
After Steini's passing, she continued to live alone in her house, alternating winters with her daughters in Nova Scotia, Ontario or British Columbia. She loved to travel, and this gave her the opportunity to spend time with her daughters as well as getting to know the next generations. Shortly before her 100th birthday, she moved to Gimli Betel.
Our special thanks to Dr. R.C. Patel who looked after her with special care for so many years. To the entire staff at Betel - your attention and care helped give her the grit and determination to continue to race around the halls with her walker for so much longer. Without that care her life would have been much more limited and we thank you for that.
In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations being made to the Gimli Betel Foundation.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com.
Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli
in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2021
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Aunt Minnie has always been very special to our family. My mother, Grace, was in her early teens when she lived near Minnie and Steini and still loves to recall the close relationship she felt, helping Minnie caring for Darlene, Dolores, Diane and Muriel. Aunt Minnie was so welcoming as we grew up Diane and Muriel in turn sometimes looked after me when they were in their teens. When Minnie and Steini lived in Gimli we always stopped to visit on the way to or from her sister Teenie Helgason, our Amma. Minnie's quiet strength or character was such a delight, always quick invite you in for tea , treats, and share her positive outlook with a chuckle. We share your loss but we also treasure her legacy with you all. - Posted by: Dwight Moore (Great nephew, my mother Grace (Helgason) Moore is her niece.) on: Jan 25, 2021
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I enjoyed seeing another familiar Arnes face at Betel when I visited Aunty Mary Dzydz. They sat at the same dining table. God's Peace to everyone in the family. - Posted by: Norma (Sigurdson) Cone (Arnes resident) on: Jan 16, 2021