Kristen SHOEMAKER

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SHOEMAKER: Kristen Evelyn Finna Shoemaker (Brandson). Finna was born on July 24th, 1937 in Dauphin, Manitoba. She attended school in Minnedosa, and as a young adult met and later married Morris Shoemaker, the love of her life. Together they worked hard and purchased a building in Minnedosa and successfully ran Minnedosa Furniture for many years retiring in 1996. Although they were not blessed with a family of their own, Finna delighted in time spent with nieces and nephews. She kept in close contact with them and her sisters right up until her passing. Finna belonged to the Royal Purple for many years and more recently enjoyed outings with the Red Hat Ladies. Always a determined woman; Finna recently battled cancer and won. Finna passed away suddenly on October 13th, 2013 at St Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. She was predeceased by husband Morris, Father and Step Father, Mother and Niece Jenny. Left to mourn her loss are her sisters: Betty Komher, Joyce and husband Lucas Pacey, Haroldene and husband Henry Zacharias. Nephews: Spencer Ready and Mark Pacey. Nieces: Jackie Silverthorn, Melody Erskin, Nicole Stasiuk, and Robin Candia. A service to celebrate Finna’s life was held at the Minnedosa United Church on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with interment in the Minnedosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 19, 2013