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SHIRLEY MARIE NELSON (BLANCHETTE) -
Born: Oct 12, 1943
Date of Passing: May 03, 2012
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SHIRLEY MARIE NELSON (nee BLANCHETTE) 1943 - 2012 On Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Selkirk and District General Hospital, Shirley Nelson passed away peacefully. Shirley was born October 12, 1943 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. She had a long secretarial career and continued to keep in contact with many of her past co-workers over the years. She was one who was always eager to take on a new challenge and when computers were first introduced to her workplace, after lots of late nights, she not only mastered it in order to perform her duties, but was selected to set up the office network and also to travel to other branches to teach employees. She received a 10 year service award from Motorola prior to them closing operations in Manitoba. Shirley took on new hobbies with the same enthusiasm and determination, which included furniture refinishing, decorative egg making, (which she gave as gifts to many friends and family), her many needlepoint, petit point and cross stitch works were impeccable and adorned the walls of her home. Her greatest pleasure was putting on dinner parties for friends or family until her health no longer allowed her continue this passion. Although hesitant to move out of the city when Jack retired, she quickly embraced the small town country life. A big part of the retirement plans was to winter south and she truly enjoyed the four years she was able to winter in Texas and valued her many snowbird friends and visitors. She is survived by her loving husband, Jack Ivan Nelson. Left to mourn her passing is her sister, Lorraine Brown in Abbotsford, BC, brothers, Mike Blanchette (Gail) of Alberta, Christopher Blanchette (Sophia) of Vancouver, BC and Mark Blanchette of Winnipeg as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and fondly by Jack's family. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Winnipeg Beach Legion at 20 Hamilton Ave. with celebrant Vince Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden In care of arrangements, 204-822-4755 www.wiebefuneralhomes.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 08, 2012
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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We are saddened to hear about Shirley's passing. Jack, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will cherish the many good times we had in Bird River as we danced to your country music! Shirley, you will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Ron Gobeil, Karen Gobeil, Kelly Gobeil (Friends) on: May 14, 2012
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Jack, as you know we loved that lovely lady. Sing to her Jack, Sing to her. - Posted by: Ken and Audrey Honstein (Friends) on: May 12, 2012
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Jack, as well as with Shirley's brothers and sister. I loved her dearly and there was never enough time to get to know her as adults. She will be missed. - Posted by: Rhonda Blanchette (Cousin) on: May 10, 2012
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Thank you for the many great memories over the years. We truly enjoyed the time we were privileged to spend with you and Shirley. She was a very classy lady. We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad moment in time. - Posted by: Bob and Dorothy Savage (Friends) on: May 10, 2012
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We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your dearly loved wife, Shirley. She is now an angel in heaven, and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack and families. Maurice & Bev Basset - Posted by: Maurice & Bev Basset (friends) on: May 09, 2012
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So sorry to hear about Shirley Jack!! Wish I could be there for you, but no can do... My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be thinking of you Jack!!! You know Shirley will always be with you. Love & kisses - Posted by: Darlene Strand (friend) on: May 09, 2012
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Jack, Our thoughs are with you and your family at this difficult time. We feel so fortunate to have known Shirley. Her warmth and smile will not soon be forgotten. She was an exceptional lady. Condolences, Kelly and Jason Hunt - Posted by: Jason and Kelly Hunt (Friends) on: May 09, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Jack our thoughts are with you at this time. - Posted by: Ron and Pat Outram (Friends) on: May 09, 2012
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Jack. My thoughts are with you in these sad days. - Posted by: Karen Krueger (Friend ) on: May 08, 2012
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I'm so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing, my thoughts of her and Jack have been memories I shall cherish forever. Take easy Jack, Laurie and I are thinking of you! - Posted by: John Kuivenhoven (Friend) on: May 08, 2012
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Jack, our deepest sympathies to you and Shirley's loved ones. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye and ongoing to give you strength and support during this time We will treasure our memories of laughs and good times we shared with you both. Hugs Carla and Dean Brandon, Mb - Posted by: Carla chamberlain & dean Branconnier (Friends) on: May 08, 2012
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Our thoughts are with you. Remember the great times and wonderful memories - Posted by: Betty and Dave Yerama (winter Texan friend) on: May 08, 2012
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We were very sad to hear of Shirley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of yourself Jack. God bless you Tim and Debbie Merkl. - Posted by: Tim Merkl (friend) on: May 08, 2012