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DOROTHY ROBERTA LOEWEN
Born: Apr 05, 1933
Date of Passing: Dec 04, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOROTHY ROBERTA LOEWEN (nee DICK) April 5, 1933 - December 4, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dorothy. Dorothy left us peacefully Wednesday evening after a short stay in the Grace Hospital. We are forever grateful that we were able to say our goodbyes to her in our own special ways. Dorothy is predeceased by her loving husband Leslie George Loewen, her sister Shirley Margaret Anderson and her brother Ken Dick. Dot and Les did not have children of their own so they built their own family out of love, respect and trust. Brad Dueck, his wife Arlene and Barb Thorarinson all shared that special bond. We would like to thank the Loewen family for their continued support and prayers for Dorothy especially after Les's passing. Dorothy had so many cherished friendships with her many girlfriends, friends and neighbours over the years: Jeanne, Janet, Judy, Sandy, Angie and the Waverley gang. Dot will be deeply missed by family members, niece Shawne Lister (Brian), nephew Mark Anderson (Joelle), Maddie and Taylor. Dorothy will be remembered for her zest in life and her wonderful sense of humour. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held in the new year and friends will be contacted for a private gathering. Now safe in Les's arms. Forever Loved.
Publish Date: Dec 21, 2013
DOROTHY ROBERTA LOEWEN (nee DICK) April 5, 1933 - December 4, 2013. Peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the age of 80, Dorothy (Dot) passed away surrounded by her family at the Grace Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Leslie Loewen, her brother Ken Dick and her sister, Shirley Anderson. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Dot never had the opportunity to have her own children but shared a very close bond with her nephew Kerry Anderson (Maggie), who she always called her son, and with Chrystal Roy (Rob), who she considered her daughter. Dorothy married the love of her life, Leslie Loewen, on September 15, 1962. Dorothy and Les spent the next 15 years farming both the family farm outside Rosenort and on their own farm in Richot, MB. Les and Dorothy's first venture into the business world was a partnership in Fawn Products, a company created by Dorothy's sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Len Anderson. Dorothy and Les went on to own and operate various businesses, including U Do A Door, Big Sky Hobbies and Shooters Billiards and Lounge. Their farm in Richot (Waverley) later became the home of the Big Sky Hobbies Flying Field and Racetrack. The biggest joy of their lives was when their farm became the setting for the television show Ray St. Germain Country, later known as Big Sky Country. Dot and Les thought of the entire St. Germain family not only as friends, but as true family, and spent many joyous times together over the years. Dot loved to listen to Ray and his band and spent many evenings singing along with Ray and the family. Dorothy spent the last days of her life doing what she enjoyed most, holding Chrystal's hand while Chrystal sang softly to her. We know she heard Chrystal and we will always be grateful to Chrystal for giving her such peace and joy at the end of her life. Dot was an animal lover and loved her little cat "Snoopy". Dot will rest in peace knowing that her niece Melissa (Mike) and her great niece Samantha (Alex) have taken Snoopy home and will provide him with lots of love and cuddles, just as they did for Auntie Dot. Thanks goes to Dot's nephew, Greg Dick (Pam) for brightening Dorothy's life by always calling her, whether he was in Winnipeg or travelling for work. Those calls meant the world to Dorothy and made her feel very loved and cherished. The family would like to thank Dot's best friend, Glory St. Germain, for the love and support she provided Dot (or as Glory called her "Polkadot") especially in the two years following Les's passing. Her kindness and friendship gave much joy to Dot during a very difficult time. Special thanks goes to Dot's brother-in-law, Len Anderson (Elaine) for his love, support and dedication. Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jon Gerrard for his tireless efforts on Dorothy's behalf over the past two years. Special thanks also to Mr. Chris Billows, Dorothy's Care Coordinator from Winnipeg Regional Health for his caring and support for Dorothy and her family over the past year. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Grace Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness they provided to Dorothy. Finally, and most importantly, we want to thank Dot's caregivers, Jacqui Hayden, Linda Dorosh and in particular Catherine Benson. Catherine lived with Dorothy and is considered a member of our family. Dorothy loved Catherine very much and we will never be able to thank her for the wonderful care she provided to Dorothy right down to Dorothy's last breath, holding Catherine's hand. At Dorothy's request, there will be no funeral service. A private family memorial is being held to celebrate her life and a further ash scattering ceremony will be held in the spring for both Dorothy and Les. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation: 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB. R3L 0K6 Peacefully sleeping, resting at last, The world's weary trouble and trials are past. In silence she suffered, in patience she bore, Till God called her home to suffer no more. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Dec 14, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I still can't believe you are gone Auntie - I just finished putting out the Xmas decorations you gave me - they bring my happy and sad memories - happy because I remember them in your home - Xmas always being so beautiful and fun in your home and sad because now I only have them and not you. I can't believe it's been a year already - we have all missed you so much each and every day including Snoopy. I love you and miss you. - Posted by: Missy (Niece) on: Dec 07, 2014
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I can't believe it has been 6 months already, It feels like yesterday as I sat holding one hand and Maggie held your other that you giggled then happily slipped away. I still believe you told a joke to us in your mind and that was why you giggled...I will never forget your last words as long as I live and I will not share them on a public forum, all of us that were in the room that night remember what you said to Ray <3 I hope you, Les and Snoopy the first are having fun up there xoxoxo miss you guys. - Posted by: Cathy (friend) on: Jun 17, 2014
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We were so sorry to hear that Dorothy passed away. We met Dorothy and Les at one of Hugh/Yvette McMullan's Boxing day get together many years ago. They did the McMullans kitchen with U-do-a door and "at that time" it looked kinda cool. There were some fun times in that kitchen in those years. When they had the Big Sky hobbies on their property, we stopped by a few times to watch the car races. One of our friends lost his RC plane in the field behind the trees. The grain in the field was so long that the RC plane couldn't be seen from the ground. Marty spotted it the next day on a "training trip" in the government helicopter. Les ran out to reclaim it for our friend. So many nice stories to remember about Dorothy and Les, they were nice people. - Posted by: Marty and Helen (friends) on: Dec 22, 2013
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There is a universal truth we all have to face, whether we want to or not...everything eventually ends. It’s not easy when this happens as you were so loved by so many. You were so brave to have to endure the last couple of years. Know that your memory and legacy will be protected and cherished by the ones that TRULY loved you. There are some people that are so much a part of us that even though you are gone, there is a piece of you that will be with us no matter what. You were so loved....xo - Posted by: Andrea (Ally) on: Dec 21, 2013
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It's still hard to believe you're gone. But I know you are safe and happy again, watching over all of us, that loved you more than you knew! (Maybe some of us a bit closer than others! ;) ) Your energy and spirit will live on and you will be remembered always. I wish we had more time together but I cherish what we did have. Because in that short time I still was able to see how Bad Ass you were, even right to the end, you were a fiesty one! I'll miss all your stories of when you were young and also that contagious laugh you had that I loved so much! So here's to you Auntie! All my love, Sammie xoxo - Posted by: () on: Dec 21, 2013
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My wonderful, beautiful, humorous Aunty Dot. No one ever made me feel as special as you did. The advice you gave, the gifts you gave, the food you cooked.. .but most of all you. It doesn't matter what anyone says, you are my Grandma and I am your Grandson, always and forever! I am relieved to know that no one can hurt you anymore, and that you and Uncle Les are together again (there's no doubt in my mind you met him at the farm and are decorating for Christmas). I don't want to remember all the difficult things that came for you in the last few years, instead I will remember everything good! All the love, that's something no one can take away from you! You had so much love for me and my family, thank you. We wouldn't be the same without you. I can still feel all the love, so I know you can too) I'll keep it in my heart. Love your Jeff - Posted by: Jeff (Grandson) on: Dec 14, 2013
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My dearest Dorothy you taught me how to do so many things in this life but mostly you taught me to love and forgive those who did you wrong. I will be forever grateful for your love and friendship. May the wings of the angels guide you to Les where you can finally be happy at long last. I love you dear friend. Barb - Posted by: Barb Thorarinson (dear friend) on: Dec 11, 2013
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God knew the need for someone to add humour to our hearts. Someone who would spice up our lives with laughter and mischief. Someone we could run to for special comfort and friendship. Someone whose life would always touch ours. He made you Auntie! I will forever miss your stories, your jokes, you always made me laugh and even at your bedside when you told me you liked hearing me giggle. I love you - I will miss you - till we meet again. - Posted by: Missy (Niece) on: Dec 10, 2013
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I cherished the times when we're together I hoped that it would last forever but now there's nothing I can do today I’ll say my goodbye to you though it'll be long before I see you again I know you're happy there, safe in heaven and though I’ll miss you and love you that much I know, God's love for you, I cannot match time will pass, it would lessen the pain but my feelings for you, it will stay the same I know you're watching there, up above I wished you'll read this poem, signed with all my love... Cathy <3 <3 <3 - Posted by: Catherine Benson (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2013
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