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GERTRUDE KILPATRICK
Date of Passing: May 06, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERTRUDE (TRUDY) KILPATRICK (nee BARTA) Trudy Kilpatrick passed away very unexpectedly May 6, 2016 at the age of 72, after recovering from treatment for lung cancer. She is survived by her husband and soul-mate of 51 years: Douglas; two children: Carrol (Andrew) and Keith (Lorellee); five grandchildren: Christina, James and Samantha, Kadin and Kellin; three siblings: Francis (Jim), Theresa (Jack - deceased) and Michael (Sheila), and many, many friends and extended family members. Trudy was born and raised in St. Vital, Winnipeg. She first met Doug while in the St. Boniface School of Nursing and simply said... she lived an adventurous life with him. In the first few years together they were married, had children, and bought an island on Lake of the Woods where they ran a fishing lodge. They moved to the U.S. in 1967 and back again to Canada in 1980, where she worked in both countries as a nurse, nursing teacher, and for many years at the Health Sciences Centre as an inservice instructor specializing in cardiac care. Later, they semi-retired by running the store at Rushing River. After selling the store and fully retiring they lived in Keewatin, Ontario. During this time Trudy supported Doug in his music career and often was the "sound man" for the band. Their latest adventure was selling their house and spending three years travelling across North America in their motor-coach, missing only six states and one territory. They recently purchased a new home in Kenora with a beautiful view of the lake. Although their life together was very colourful, she liked things to be simple. She always listened a lot more than she talked, and she found value in people and not possessions. Trudy loved her family dearly and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Her smile and zest for life will forever be missed. Services to be held at Knox United Church in Kenora, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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With deepest sympathies to all the family. Carrol, my heart aches for your loss. I'm so sorry, and I wish I could be with you today in Kenora. Hugs to you all. - Posted by: Maria Capozzi (Friend) on: May 14, 2016
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Oh dear Trudy, just days ago we were celebrating your return to health. The shock of your passing steals the words from my mouth and leaves everyone in a state of disbelief and unbearable grief. You were the one we could always count on to light up the room with that incredible smile, to make everyone feel loved and important, you were a best friend to my mother and her chief medical advisor as she went through her own health issues. You were here for our family every step of the way. I still remember the first time Uncle Doug brought you to meet us and how much I liked you! That never changed. As much as my sadness is overwhelming, so is my gratitude for having had Trudy in my life. Her passing reminds me that life is short, so live it with love, laughter, adventure, forgiveness and appreciation. Uncle Doug, Carrol, Keith and families – my heart breaks for you all. I’m so sorry I’m not able to be with you to help you through, but please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers, and I’m only a phone call away. - Posted by: Linda Howard (Niece) on: May 11, 2016
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Keith and family, please accept our condolences at the passing of your mother and grandmother. She sounds like a wonderful person. May you find comfort in the promise of our Saviour to never leave us nor forsake us. - Posted by: Betty Funk Rempel (acquaintance) on: May 11, 2016