GRACE EVELYN NELSON

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GRACE EVELYN NELSON June 4, 1918 - March 11, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Grace Evelyn Nelson on March 11, 2013 at River East Personal Care Home, at the age of 94. Mom was born June 4, 1918 in Otto, Manitoba, the daughter of Walter and Haldora Hirst. She was one of a family of eight brothers and sisters and was the last surviving sibling. Mom was predeceased by her husbands Bjorn (Barney) Nelson and Melville (Mel) Garrioch, and her son Lynn Nelson. Left to cherish her memory are sons Don, Ken, Barry, Dennis (Karen), Dan (Mavis) and daughters Lillian, Darlene (Bill), and Kim (Chris). She will also be dearly missed by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mom spent her early years in Clarkleigh, Manitoba where she learned the value of hard work through her family's farming and fishing activities. Later, the family moved to Oak Point during which time Mom married Barney and had seven children. After a fire destroyed their home, the family moved to Winnipeg where she spent the rest of her life. In Winnipeg, Mom joined her life with Mel and this was followed by the birth of the last two of her nine children. Mom embraced life to the fullest. She was very active in the community participating extensively in bowling, Youth Bowling Council, cribbage tournaments and dancing at Senior Centres. She was a champion bowler and represented Manitoba on several occasions. Mom was also an avid fan of professional wrestling and spent many fun-filled evenings with her grandsons at the Winnipeg Arena. Family was very important to Mom. She had a great sense of humour and loved to laugh. Mom would lend a hand to anyone, and always wanted to make sure "you had enough to go on". She was kind, compassionate, and thoughtful and it was a blessing to have her in our lives. The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of River East Personal Care Home for their kind and thoughtful care of Mom during her stay. A celebration of Mom's life will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day Street, Winnipeg. Cremation has taken place. A private interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice. "Par Til Vio Hittumst Aftur" Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2013