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KATHLEEN YVONNE HASTIE

Born: Jan 21, 1935

Date of Passing: Aug 20, 2013

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KATHLEEN YVONNE HASTIE On August 20, 2013, at her home, Kathleen (Kathy) Yvonne Hastie, suddenly passed away. She was born January 21, 1935. She leaves to mourn three children, Michael (Eleanor), Matthew (Erica) and Eric; her grandchildren, Christopher, Robert and Andrew. She is survived by her sister Betty Halas (Winnipeg) and brother Bruce Ball (B.C.); former husband Bob Hastie; and many nieces and nephews and long time friends. Kathy was born in Arden, Manitoba, and has made her home in Gimli, Manitoba, since 1969. Her younger years were spent in Transcona where she pursued her first love of music and solo singing. A member of the Gimli Art Club since 1973, she served as president for three years and was the chairperson in charge of the Building Committee for the present gallery. Kathy served as a member of the Manitoba Arts Council on the Visual Literary Committee and was the first chairperson for the Manitoba Arts Council, Visual Arts Bank. She was a member of the Manitoba Society of Artists. Kathy taught many workshops for over 25 years at the Gimli Art Club and also as part of the Artist in Residence program throughout Manitoba. She has received and won many awards for her creations over the last four decades. Having worked in most mediums; acrylic, water colour and oil. She especially liked working with multi-media, learning, moving forward, thinking outside the box and making life an adventure. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013, in Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli, Manitoba, at 1:00 p.m. with viewing one hour prior to. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gimli Art Club, Box 1998, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli, in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2013

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved her. To Betty, Bruce, Bob and her children and grandchildren, our deepest sympathies. Kathy was a wonderful artist. I and my children cherish her artwork. I was saddened to hear of her passing. I was so happy that I had spoken to her in mid August. I regret that I won't be having any more telephone chats with her. She always made me laugh. Our family of five visited Kathy and Bob and went sailing with them and one of the boys. We have fond memories of our visits to Gimli. - Posted by: Veronique, spouse of the late Clarence Mitchell. George, Helen and Sandra. (Clarence Mitchell's family. Clarence was Kathy's first cousin, son of Hannah (nee Lord) Mitchell, K) on: Sep 07, 2013

  • We met at last year's Wave & she told me the story about "Mrs. Kasupsbies Onions". She was so genuinely interested in my art and told me I should always finish every painting I start, even if I don't like it because: "You don't know, it might be exactly what catches someone else's eye." I have been taking her advice seriously, and was hoping to tell her that. Also, that her framed card with the onions, hangs proudly in my kitchen as a daily reminder. My thoughts and prayers to all of you who knew and loved her. - Posted by: Marlane L. Mazur (visitor and admirer) on: Aug 30, 2013

  • Kathie was my mentor. She taught me most everything I learned about art in my first years with the art club. More than that I would visit her and Michael when they ran their shop in front of art club. She told me once that I should not further my art studies at university for "you would loose the innocence of your work". I respected her for that. We shared some very personal moments at times during those years we were both going through relationship difficulties. Even though Kathy we didn't spend much time together the last few years I am honored to call you "friend" RIP . Until we meet again. - Posted by: Lauren Williams Laing (Fellow artist) on: Aug 26, 2013

  • Mom was a fantastic lady, very loving and full of life. she took me to the beach as a kid then up north sailing. we had great times singing and dancing. I will miss her - Posted by: Eric (Youngest son) on: Aug 25, 2013

  • MAY ALL YOUR TREASURED MOMENTS OF THE PAST.....BLESS YOU AS BEING YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES AND A STRONDHOLD, FOR YOU ALL, IN DAYS TO COME. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER AND OF YOURSELVES. GOD BLESS. BOB - Posted by: Bob Olynyk (Friend ) on: Aug 25, 2013

  • So sorry for your loss Mike your mom was a beautiful person. The art world will miss her talents. T/C Sherri - Posted by: Sherri Shewchuk (Einarson) (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2013

  • back in our sailing days we visited many times with Bob and Kathy. Condolences to the family - Posted by: Mike and Marlene Malley (old time Gimli friends) on: Aug 24, 2013

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