Freda DALKE

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DALKE: December 1, 1937 – March 25, 2013. Freda Dalke passed away peacefully at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home on March 25th, 2013 at the age of 75. Freda was born in the town of Newdale on December 1st, 1937. Freda attended school at Newdale and Lord Selkirk School in Winnipeg. Lawrence and Freda were married on November 2nd, 1957. Freda was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence, her parents, Ab and Mary Martin, her father and mother-in-law Ed and Mabel Dalke, her brother-in-laws, Dunc Thompson, and Don Holmberg. She is survived by her son Shannon and daughter -in-law Cindy and their children Melanie and Tyler, son Bill and daughter-in-law Sheila and their children Sheena and Shaun, also her sister Pearl Thompson and family and sister-in-law Elaine Holmberg and family. Freda started her nursing training at Winnipeg General Hospital in 1956. Freda left the nursing program and then returned to Newdale after she and Lawrence were married. Freda and Lawrence farmed together north of Newdale for many years. In the early years they had livestock as well as grain, later on they only grain farmed. Freda enjoyed gardening and continued to do so as long as her health permitted. She was a great cook serving many home cooked meals in her kitchen as well as out of the back of a half ton truck in the field at harvest time. She also loved knitting and created many beautiful things for her grandchildren. Freda enjoyed travelling. She and Lawrence enjoyed many winter trips together and with friends, driving throughout Canada and the United States. Even though she could not always attend, Freda was always very interested in her grandchildren’s many activities from soccer, football, hockey, baseball, dance and 4-H. The funeral service was held on April 2nd, 2013 at the Newdale United Church with Rev. Natasha Pearen officiating. A private interment followed at the Newdale North Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Gordon and Enid Clark and everyone in attendance. Grandson, Shaun Dalke was the urn bearer. Minnedosa Funeral Service was in care of arrangements. Donations in memory of Freda may be left to the MS Society, the Newdale United Church or a charity of your choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 04, 2013