JEAN ALICE TIDSBURY

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JEAN ALICE TIDSBURY Peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Jean Tidsbury, formerly of High Bluff, MB passed away at her residence in the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, MB, at the age of 93 years. Aunt Jean was the last member of the Matt and Maggie Tidsbury family; predeceased by brothers Gillis and Gordon (Ethel) sisters May (Edgar Wishart), Margaret, Sophia Grace, Ann (Allan Wishart), and Millie (Gorton Barbour) niece Dodie and niece-in-law Dorothy Wishart. Aunt Jean will be greatly missed by sister-in-law Dorothy Tidsbury; 15 nieces and nephews; 35 great-nieces and nephews; 41 great-great-nieces and nephews; and many friends. Aunt Jean was born on October 10, 1907 at High Bluff and received her early education at Cochrane School and Portage Collegiate. Later she took her nurses training at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. After graduating she nursed at Pine Falls, Toronto and Vancouver. She ended her long nursing career as Head Nurse on the 5th floor of the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. Aunt Jean was active in the lives of all her loved ones, taking part in various family gatherings. She always remembered birthdays and special occasions. Aunt Jean was devoted to the life and work of St. Stephens Broadway United Church in Winnipeg and the work of the "Save the Children" organization. She was a life long learner who took university courses until she was in her eighties. She enjoyed travelling the world, the opera, the ballet and the symphony. Aunt Jeans Funeral was held on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the High Bluff United Church with McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Pastor Steve Wilson officiated. Soloist Coralie Arundell sang "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" with Elaine Tidsbury presiding at the organ. Congregational hymns were "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" and "All The Way My Savior Leads Me". Following interment at the family plot in the McKenzie Cemetery, High Bluff, friends and relatives gathered at the High Bluff Community Hall. Lunch was served by the ladies of the High Bluff UCW. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Aunt Jeans memory to the High Bluff Cemetery Association, Box 36, High Bluff, MB ROH OKO. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Aunt Jean at Evergreen Memorial Gardens by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements. 857-4021 www.portagelaprairiedailygraphic.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2001