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ISABELLE BOOK
Born: Nov 21, 1925
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryISABELLE BOOK
It is with sadness and gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of our family matriarch Isabelle Book. Izzy was born on November 21, 1925, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents Clara and Jacob Brownstein, her brother Walter, her sister Minnie Goldman, her beloved husband Arthur, her brother-in-law Noel and a fabulous group of women who shared a friendship that lasted decades.
She is survived by her 4 children, Warren and Faye Book, Marilyn and David Pressman, Jacqueline and Jory Stillwater and David and Elaine Book. She was a very proud Baba to Hilary Book, Deborah Book and Mike James, Laurie and Ginny Stillwater, Kayleigh and Barrett Ruggles, Adam Book and Gabe Bloomfield-Book and Seth Book and Amy Shore. She so enjoyed seeing pictures and videos of her great-grandchildren Hugo, Marcus, Reese, Maverick, Richie and Sullivan. She will also be greatly missed by her sister -in- law and dear friend Shirley Book.
Izzy had a great sense of humour and was often unable to get to the punchline of a joke because she was laughing so hard. She could be stubborn and strong minded. She would dig in her heels if she felt she was being pushed to make a decision she wasn't ready to make. Izzy enjoyed time with family and friends but was also very comfortable with her own company.
Izzy knew what it meant to be a friend. She was a kind compassionate woman who cherished the people in her life and was always our biggest fan. Our mom was a quality human being who never forgot a birthday or anniversary. Izzy lived by the Golden Rule. She lived a long, healthy life but remained seriously young at heart.
There are memories to last a lifetime, ones that we will keep close as we honour her memory. We were blessed to have her for as long as we did, strong, loving and sharp until almost the end. She modeled what it meant to live a good life. She also did it on her terms.
The funeral took place on Sunday, February 9 at the B'nai Abraham Cemetery with Rabbi Kliel Rose officiating. Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at the Rosewood (Maple House) where she lived. She bonded with many of the wonderful people who cared and supported her there.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Feb 22, 2025
ISABELLE BOOK
We are sad to announce the passing of Isabelle Book on February 6, 2025. Graveside service will be at Bnay Abraham Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Feb 8, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2025, Feb 22, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Sincere condolences to the entire Book family. - Posted by: Stephen Skrypnyk (Schoolmate/baseball coach) on: Mar 07, 2025
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Condolences on your loss from the children of her first cousin Sydney Brownstein (son of Maurice and Rebecca Brownstein)- Michael Brownstein, Bonnie Brownstein and Rani Earnhart. You were fortunate she had such a good long life. - Posted by: Bonnie Brownstein (Second cousin) on: Feb 27, 2025
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Dear Book family, extending our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Isabelle Book. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute - a dear soul. Sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing. Lynda Ruban staff and friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Feb 24, 2025
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Sending sympathy to Marilyn & David, Marilyn, I remember your Mom from our days together at school.....if I remember right, it was at R F Morrison school. Your Mom was always so cheery and ever so helpful. I just remember her scurrying around always assisting a child or a staff member - always with a smile on her face. She contributed so much to school life for everyone. The children loved her - as did the staff. What a lovely picture of her in the Free Press - a smile that I will never forget. "wherever a beautiful soul has been.... There is a trail of beautiful memories" . Sending caring thoughts and sympathy, June & Brian Sprott - Posted by: June. Sprott (Friend) on: Feb 22, 2025
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In 1969 my family escaped persecution from former Czechoslovakia. I found myself at Jefferson Junior High and later at Garden City Collegiate taken under the wing of Marilyn who became a good friend. I spent many a time at Marilyn's home with her lovely family. I have such fond memories of being welcomed by Marilyn's mom and dad. There was was so much love, humor and laughter. My sincerest condolences to the Book family Alice RIP 🙏 - Posted by: Alice McDonald (Nemecek) (Former friend and classmate of Marilyn) on: Feb 22, 2025
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My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family. She was an incredibly kind and loving woman. May she rest peacefully. - Posted by: Cheryl (Packer) Waterman (Family and friend) on: Feb 22, 2025
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I am so very sad to hear about Isabelle's passing. She was a wonderful woman full of spunk. I miss our conversations we would have early in the mornings before everyone else woke up. She amazed me with her good memory and she had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by many and I will never forget her! Hugs to her wonderful family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Lauren McEachern (Caregiver) on: Feb 16, 2025