Myrna DELEURME

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DELEURME: Myrna Elizabeth Eva Gordon was born the fourth child of seven to Neta and James Gordon making her appearance on December 3, 1946. She lived on the Gordon home farm south-east of Belmont and attended the Hamlin one room school until she married Alec Deleurme in1963. After marrying they settled in Ninette where they raised their family until their move to Belmont in 1976 when they bought the Hardware Store. Daughter Jenny was born in 1963 and about a year later twin boys, Jamey and Joey, Terilisa came along in1965 and Kristie in 1966. Before buying the hardware store Myrna worked at the TB Sanatorium and later the Pelican Lake Training center. Throughout the years she had many interests including genealogy, quilting, sewing, ceramics, photography, golfing, gardening and yard saling. Myrna was creative and wrote poems on special occasions. She enjoyed making slideshows and experimenting with different photo programs on her computer. She helped in the community whenever possible and was a member of the Rae Rebekah Lodge. Myrna and Alec moved to Brandon in 1997 where Myrna worked at Victoria Woods and Multi-Plex Management then settled in a job at Manitoba Housing. Her family, friends and community were important to her and she was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren who loved and looked up to her. Myrna was just 65 when she passed away in the early morning on June 6, 2012 peacefully in her sleep at Fairview Home in Brandon. Her time to go came far too soon, both for her and those who loved her. She leaves behind the wonderful legacy of a close-knit, caring family. Myrna was predeceased by twin sons, Jamey and Joey in infancy, brother Dale Gordon, parents James & Neta (nee Weedmark) Gordon, Niece Shelley Johnson and by her brother in-law Lorne Yarycky. Myrna leaves to mourn her passing husband Alec of Ninette, MB, daughters Jennifer Hudson (David Kindrat) and Teri Dousselaere both of Brandon, MB., Kristie (Steve) Hainsworth of Winnipeg; grandchildren Chauntelle (Mike), Ryan (Mary), Kenzie (Aaron), Kristen, Kassie (Rory), Stacey (Alvin), Sandy (Trevor) and Scott (Lindsay), great-grandchildren Zane, Reed, Raya,Tavin & Ayda; brothers Barry (Cheryl) Gordon of Kamloops B.C., Bruce Gordon (Debbie Black) of Brandon, sisters Faye (Willard) Struth of Ninette, Linda Yarycky of Glenboro, and Kim (Lance) Hendrickson of Winnipeg, as well as numerous nieces, nephews & friends. We would like to thank everyone who offered condolences and at the time of Myrna’s passing. A huge thank you to the staff of the Assiniboine Centre, Hillcrest Personal Care Home and Fairview Personal Care Home for the excellent care of our wife and mother. Also, thank you to Jamieson’s Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism. Funeral Services were held on Saturday June 9, 2012 at Knox United Church, Belmont, MB with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Interment took place in the Hillside Cemetery, Belmont. For those who desire, donations may be made in Myrna’s memory to: The Alzheimer Society of ManitobaUnit 4B – 457-9th St. Brandon MB R7A 1K2. or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3 – 824-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5B7 .Dedicated to Myrna is the following poem written by her daughter Kristie Hainsworth.Don`t Cry for MeDon’t cry for me, I’m everywhere; I’m in the breeze that blows your hairDon’t cry for me, I’m all around; I’m in the dirt that covers the groundDon’t cry for me, I’m all over the place; I’m in the sun that kisses your faceDon’t cry for me, I’m in the sky that gives you strength, when you cryDon’t cry for me, I’m in the grass that tickles your toes when you passDon’t cry for me, I’m in the flowers that drink the rain in sunny showersDon’t cry for me, I’m in the trees, dancing prettily, in the breezeDon’t cry for me, I’m in the birds that sing a song, but need no wordsDon’t cry for me, I’m in the rock that somehow listens, when you talkDon’t cry for me, I’m in the rain, running with you down the laneDon’t cry for me, I’m in the water that cools you down as the sun gets hotterDon’t cry for me, I’m in the snow, that you make angels in, cheeks aglowDon’t cry for me, I’m in the fire that warms your body, flames going higherDon’t cry for me, I’m in the tune, dancing with you under the moonDon’t cry for me, I’m in your heart, Always, and forever, when we’re apartForever in our hearts,Your girls

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 21, 2012