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LAURA ELIZABETH (BETTY) PERDUE (SHAVER)
Born: Sep 16, 1928
Date of Passing: May 06, 2019
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LAURA ELIZABETH (BETTY) PERDUE
(nee SHAVER)
Betty was predeceased by her loving
husband of 57 years, John "Joe" Perdue, parents, Franklin and Mabel Shaver, and stepbrothers, Jack and Allan Shaver.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, John, Michael, Gordon (Holly),
Marie (Erik) and Lori (Ron) and grandchildren, Faith and Darci, Ben and Christopher, Liam and Aidan, Sophie and Simone.
Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Perdue was born September 16, 1928 in Matilda, Dundas
County, Ontario. She was the only child born to Franklin and Mabel Shaver. Together with her two stepbrothers, Allan and Jack, she was raised on a family farm near Iroquois, Ontario. After graduating high school, Betty entered the nursing program at Kingston General Hospital (KGH), School of Nursing in Kingston, Ontario. She graduated from KGH and obtained her R.N. licence in 1951. While she was attending nursing school, Betty was introduced to a handsome young man named John Joseph Perdue (Joe). After courting for four years, they married in Kingston, Ontario, in 1954 and began an amazing, caring and loving relationship that lasted over 57 years.
Five children were brought into this loving couples life, John, Michael, Gordon, Marie and Lori. Betty continued her nursing career after the birth of her first child John. After the birth of their second child Michael, the couple moved to Winnipeg. Here, Betty
became a full-time mother to her five children and adoringly cared for them and her beloved husband. She loved being a
mother and worked very hard at those duties. In 1969, the couple moved, to London, Ontario and it was here that she returned to the work force as an R.N. Joe's career then brought them back to Winnipeg three years later and this is where they lived for the remainder of their lives. After returning to Winnipeg, Betty began working at Bethania Personal Care Home as an R.N. and later becoming a Nursing Co-ordinator. She truly enjoyed her nursing career and retired at the age of 65.
In her retirement years, Betty looked
forward to doing some of her passions;
travelling, camping, gardening and
completing the newspaper crossword puzzles. Betty and Joe spent many winters on the beach in Hawaii soaking up the sun. They especially enjoyed when their children and grandchildren would come to visit them in Hawaii. Together with Joe, they also enjoyed camping which they did often. This was a special time for them as they explored different campgrounds and made many new friends in their travels (both in Canada and the US). Betty loved gardening and enjoyed canning and preserving the bounty from her garden, which was in high demand from her children. She definitely had a green thumb and could grow almost anything she set her mind to from vegetables to her impressive show of summer flowers. She would encourage everyone to stop by to stay for visits and dinner or whatever we had time to fit in; often sending home care packages of fresh vegetables.
Mom was an incredibly loving, intelligent, beautiful, funny, hardworking woman who deeply loved her husband, children and grandchildren and they in return all loved her very, very much.
Mom was dedicated to her family throughout her life and this was highlighted in later years when she was such a great source of support and wonderful, nurturing care for Joe. This nurturing care was lovingly returned to her in later years by her children. In particular her eldest son John, who made sure his mother and father lived an exceptional life of travel, and in their later years allowing them to enjoy the comforts of their own home.
Our hearts are saddened and broken at this time, there are no word to describe how much Mom is loved and she will forever be missed; she will stay in our hearts for eternity.
We would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge Centre for their wonderful care, in particular Karen, Caroline, Mary Lou, Jonathan, Chris, Dr. Alexy and many others. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Merna for watching over Mom and for providing such special, thoughtful care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Funeral services with be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 4J4.
"Blessed are those who have loved
and been loved"
Family and friends may sign a book of
condolence at www.glenlawn.ca.
Glen Lawn Funeral Home
204-982-7550
Publish Date: May 11, 2019
LAURA ELIZABETH (BETTY) PERDUE
(nee SHAVER)
Obituary to follow in the coming days with funeral information.
Publish Date: May 9, 2019
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2019, May 11, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My deepest condolences to you John. I know that your mom had the best in life because of your unconditional love and support for her. I shall miss the stories you told me, on what was happening in her life at the lodge and visits home with you. Sending you hugs. - Posted by: Lori Dheilly (Friend ) on: Jun 19, 2019
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Laura was a joy to work with. She was always kind to all the other residents and staff at Deer Lodge. Her face would always light up when she knew she was going home with John for a weekend. When Laurie and John would come to visit she always had a big smile on her face. I would like to express my deepest condolence to the Perdue family. I know how much she will be missed by all of you. She will be missed by everyone at Deer Lodge. She will always be in our thoughts. Love Lori Hilton - Posted by: Lori Hilton (Unit Clerk Tower 5 Deer Lodge) on: May 11, 2019
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Your mom was the best. Full of life, willing for any adventure. So lucky to have a family Who cared and were willing to share and give her the best quality of life she was truly blessed. As we were all just to spend time with her. - Posted by: Margaret (Friend ) on: May 09, 2019
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My heartfelt condolences to my dear friend John Jr. and Family. I enjoyed sharing my stories with your Mom since becoming your friend and co-worker many years ago. We all shared laughter and of course the sunshine out on the back deck. I wish that I could have experienced the same Mother and Son relationship that you were fortunate to have throughout the years. Your friend, Jimmy :) - Posted by: Jim Kozik (Friend) on: May 09, 2019
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Your mom was the sweetest kindest lady I have known. She became mom to me as well. She lived a wonderful healthy life and has her family to thank for taking such good care of her. As well as the staff at Deer Lodge. - Posted by: John and Julie Morris (Almost family) on: May 09, 2019
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John,Gord,Laurie ,Marie and Michael Brian and I offer you are our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom we know how much she will be missed by all of you we will miss sitting on the deck in the summer and good conversation. She will always be in our hearts and memories. Love. Brian, Marilyn and family - Posted by: Brian and marilyn (Friends) on: May 09, 2019
