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KARLA FLATEN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, amazing mother, and adored Amma, Karla-Jan Flaten (nee Bjornson), on August 10, 2024, at the age of 61.
Karla will be lovingly missed by her husband Gary, daughter Leah (Darrin), and granddaughters Kollyns and Kamryn. She also leaves to mourn, her siblings Terry Bjornson (Janet), Kim Bjornson (Brenda), Paulette Smook, and Brent Bjornson (Mary-Ann); sisters-in-law Darlene Bjornson, Joan Dahl (Greg), Bev Patrick (TJ), Betty Thompson (Curtis); brothers-in-law Lyle Anderson, Dale Chubey and Harlan Flaten (Sharran); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents William and Norma Bjornson, parents-in-law Albert and Audrey Flaten; sisters Wanda Thorvaldson, Debbie Anderson and Jackie Chubey; brothers Bradley Bjornson and Delmore Bjornson, and brothers-in-law Mike Thorvaldson and Wayne Smook.
Karla was born on June 7, 1963, in Roseau, MN. She grew up in Piney, MB, the youngest of the ten Bjornson children. She and Gary lived in Lorette where they raised their daughter and enjoyed their grandchildren.
She was employed at Manitoba Hydro for 38 years until her retirement in January 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 16th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church located at 1311 Dakota Street in Winnipeg.
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2024
KARLA FLATEN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, amazing mother, and adored Amma, Karla-Jan Flaten (nee Bjornson), on August 10, 2024, at the age of 61.
Karla will be lovingly missed by her husband Gary, daughter Leah (Darrin), and granddaughters, Kollyns and Kamryn. She also leaves to mourn, her siblings Terry Bjornson (Janet), Kim Bjornson (Brenda), Paulette Smook, and Brent Bjornson (Mary-Ann); sisters-in-law, Darlene Bjornson, Joan Dahl (Greg), Bev Patrick (TJ), Betty Thompson (Curtis); brothers-in-law, Lyle Anderson, Dale Chubey and Harlan Flaten (Sharran); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Norma Bjornson, parents-in-law, Albert and Audrey Flaten; sisters, Wanda Thorvaldson, Debbie Anderson and Jackie Chubey; brothers, Bradley Bjornson and Delmore Bjornson, and brothers-in-law, Mike Thorvaldson and Wayne Smook.
Karla was born on June 7, 1963, in Roseau, MN. She grew up in Piney, MB, the youngest of the ten Bjornson children. She and Gary lived in Lorette where they raised their daughter and enjoyed their grandchildren.
She was employed at Manitoba Hydro for 38 years until her retirement in January 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 16th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church located at 1311 Dakota Street in Winnipeg.
Publish Date: Aug 14, 2024
As published in Winnipeg Free Press, The Carillon on Aug 14, 2024, Aug 14, 2024, Aug 15, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My Deepest Sympathy to the families of beloved Karla. I also worked for Manitoba Hydro and had the opportunity of meeting Karla she was a warm, beautiful lady, always with a smile. May she Rest In Peace Donna Seredycz (Manitoba Hydro) - Posted by: Donna Seredycz (Co-worker) on: Aug 16, 2024
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Dear Leah and Family, I am very sorry and saddened to hear of your dear mother's passing. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. xox - Posted by: Jacquie Leost (former co-worker of Leah) on: Aug 14, 2024
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My condolences Gary and family. - Posted by: Frank (Friend ) on: Aug 14, 2024