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ANNA VALDINE CLEMENS
Born: Feb 22, 1948
Date of Passing: Mar 30, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANNA VALDINE CLEMENS February 22, 1948 - March 30, 2017 Anna Valdine Clemens, avid reader, valedictorian, globetrotter, chef, and teacher, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017, with family and friends by her side. Val spoke fondly of her youthful adventures in Guatemala, Copenhagen, and Grateful Dead concerts. She made childhood friends and treasured them for life. She had a son and loved him fiercely. Never one to let devoted motherhood slow her down, she completed her Ph.D. and pursued a career in teaching. She found her work sometimes exasperating but always fulfilling. Having taught writing skills at the Faculty of Social Work for over a decade, she often expressed gratitude for what she'd learned from her students. After her friends, her family, and her friends that were family, her next loves were literature and good food. Fresh pickerel, olives, and pâté gave her even more joy than her beloved bedroom view of McKittrick Park. Her deviled eggs were exquisite. Her zest for life and her brilliance were unmistakable until her final day. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at the Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald St. Flowers are gratefully declined and the family requests donations be made in Val's name to a charity of your choosing. If money is tight, Val would be just as happy for you to pick up a good book, preferably written in Iceland and/or the 19th century. To view and share condolences and stories of Val, please visit www.ejcoutu.com. E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2017
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I wanted to offer my condolences to Val's son, family, and friends. Val was an inspirational woman and made my laugh every time I saw her. She showed me so much love and compassion. I will always remember what a truly amazing person she was. Xoxoxo - Posted by: Jeff Eden (Student ) on: Apr 08, 2017
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RIP Val Clemens An amazing woman, who believed in my writing ability while in University and got me to share my skills with others. You will be missed by many. - Posted by: Adriana Brydon (Former student) on: Apr 06, 2017
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I was a student of vals during her last term at the u of m and I enjoyed her class, she even took extra time to help me out of class with my writing. She was amazing woman and we had some good laughs in class with her. My condolences to her family and close friends. - Posted by: Monique (Student ) on: Apr 06, 2017
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We were so sorry to hear of Val's passing. We have fond memories of dinner parties and conversations at her home when her son was just a little boy. Val was always a sunny and interesting person, and we will miss her. - Posted by: John Butler and Sylvia Kun (friends) on: Apr 06, 2017
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Val was a friend from VMCI I remember her as being a lovely and genuine person even through the crazy teen years. She touched many people and will be missed. Jan - Posted by: Jan (Lindsay) Lowe (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2017
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Although Val was a tad older than me, we sometimes rode the bus together to VMC volleyball games. Her's was a smile that lit a room - just beaming!! Godspeed Val. - Posted by: Michael Gillespie (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2017
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What an honour to have known Val. We were casual acquaintances and even then she made you feel special. I was fortunate to have known her as I am certain must be the case for many others. Val loved people. Rest in peace. Court - Posted by: Court Brooker (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2017