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DEANNE WIENS
Born: Jul 30, 1940
Date of Passing: Oct 08, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDEANNE WIENS
Peacefully after a brief illness, it is with sadness that we announce the death of Deanne Ruby (Eyolfson) Wiens on October 8, 2024, in her 84th year.
Deanne (Dee) is survived by her children; Brad (Favel) and Ryan (Michelle), grandchildren Harlan, Haley, Carter, Brittany and Carly, nephew Warren (Alana) Eyolfson and grand-nephews Justin (Kelsey) and Cody (Kaylee). She is predeceased by her husband Al, parents Herbert and Jonina, brother Kenneth Eyolfson and nephew Gordon.
Born in Teulon MB on July 30, 1940, she was raised in the Vestfold area of the Interlake, where she enjoyed horseback riding (her pride and joy was her horse "Minnie"), her carpenter father even built a stable at the one-room schoolhouse she attended as a child to keep her horse in! Most of the animals on their small farm ended up with names and lived to a ripe old age, perhaps leading to Dee's enduring affection for horses, cats, birds, and all wildlife (she even had a pair of ducks who returned every year for the last 5 years to a little duck "pond" in her side yard to bathe and eat).
Dee moved to the city at 17, took a comptometer course and worked at that until she met and married Al Wiens in 1962, the love of her life until he passed away in 2007. They took their boys on many downhill ski trips through the years all over the Rockies. She was a dedicated mother and Amma to her children, grandchildren, nephews and grand-nephews, and will be sorely missed by all.
Dee was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and human being. She is very much missed by everyone lucky enough to have known her.
The family wishes to thank Dee's friends and neighbors Liz and Fred Williams, John and Edna Bazarkewich, and Craig and Nancy Boan for their help and support.
Donations can be made to CancerCare in memory of Deanne and Al Wiens.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2024, Oct 12, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Aunt Dee will be remembered and missed by so many people. A sign of a life well lived. She was a great friend to our family. We sure had many fun times skiing, camping, eating and laughing together with Uncle Al. I trust she is with him again. Hold on to the positive memories Brad and Ryan. Your Mom will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Mike Giesbrecht - Posted by: Michael Giesbrecht (Cousin) on: Oct 16, 2024
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Your beautiful Mom with the flowery voice, who always seemed to put others before herself.., I think of her often in a warm wind, as I remember her telling me how she always enjoyed a windy day. Brad, Ryan, and family, my heart goes out to you all. Sorry we have lost touch but please know my Sympathy is real😞💜 - Posted by: Tara(Giesbrecht)Brice (Niece ) on: Oct 13, 2024
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Brad, Favel and family: We are very sorry to hear of this loss of your wonderful Mother. She faithfully sent us a card at Christmas. Will miss her card this year and sending her one a well. Will pray for you all to get through this difficult time. Love you all. Chris and Colleen. - Posted by: Chris and Colleen Souce (Friends) on: Oct 12, 2024
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Al & Dee were lovely friends, kind and fun to be with. We spent many wonderful dinners & evenings with them both. - Posted by: Diane Turner (Friend) on: Oct 12, 2024
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Deanne was truly a remarkable lady and neighbor. She was always there to lend a helping hand. She was truly the type of person everyone would want to seek out for a friend and she had many people who adored her. Her husband Al used to refer to her as the "plum of the pie". God bless you Deanne as we know you will be safe in heaven as you are so deserving. Brad & Ryan my true sympathies to you and your family. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Janice Randell (Friend & former neighbour) on: Oct 12, 2024