JOYCE THORVALDSON

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JOYCE THORVALDSON Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, Joyce Thorvaldson, of Petersfield, MB, beloved mother of her only child, daughter Shaun; beloved companion of Joe Sarna; passed away on October 22,2004 at the Selkirk and District General Hospital. Joyce was born in Winnipeg on June 13, 1947 and lived her early years in St. Andrews, MB. As a young lady she took hairdressing courses and carried on with a lifelong career as a hairdresser. She worked at several salons before opening her own, Wave Lengths in Selkirk, which she operated for 13 years. After a short retirement she resurfaced to become Joes number one assistant at the Selkirk Motor Hotel. Joyces outgoing and bubbly personality provided her with many good friends over the years. She always had things to do, cooking, gardening, housekeeping and of course a little time for a short bubbly. Joyce enjoyed travelling, fishing and especially curling where she curled for many years at both Selkirk and Petersfield Curling Clubs. Joyce lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered as an easy going, caring and loving person. Besides her daughter Shaun and companion Joe, she leaves surviving a brother, Ron Bochen (Maryann) brothers-in-law, Lorne Thorvaldson (Sharon) and Mickey Donohoe; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Rose Bochen and a sister Janice Donohoe. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Selkirk Palliative Care Unit, Box 5000, Selkirk, R1A 2M2. Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Selkirk General Hospital for the excellent care and love given to Joyce. Also thanks to the staff of Selkirk Home Care. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2004