Doris Ruth Magnusson
(Nee Burdett)
It is with profound sadness that we
announce the peaceful passing of Doris Ruth Magnusson on Thursday, April 4, 2013
at Misericordia Health Centre at the age of 93 years.
Left to forever cherish Doris’s memory
are her children Al (Dora); Norm (Delene); Tom (Linda); Brian (Kathy); and
Sandra (Stacy) Smith. She was lovingly
referred to as “Granny” by fourteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mike; her
Mum & Dad; brothers, Wally and Raymond; and sister, Vera.
Doris was born to Harry &
Florence Burdett on March 25, 1920 in Nottingham, England. Immigrating to Canada in 1926; the family
arrived on the East Coast and made their way to Manitoba; advantageous for
Magnus (Mike) Magnusson who she married on April 18, 1938. Doris and Mike enjoyed 65 years of marriage
and resided in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, and Calgary and finally retired in
Redwood Meadows, where they remained for 26 years until Mike’s passing in
January of 2004. Later in 2004 Doris returned
to Winnipeg, residing in Silver View Estates Apartments where she made and
enjoyed many new and lasting friendships.
Doris enjoyed an active life
including participation in curling, golf and loved a good game of Bridge. Her creative talents were showcased in her
hobbies, which included Quilting, Knitting and Watercolour painting. Doris and Mike enjoyed traveling in their early
retirement years, including trips to Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, England,
Portugal, the Bahamas, Mexico, Texas and Holland, often including their shared
love of golf.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013 Doris’s
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00p.m. in Trinity
United Church, 933 Summerside Avenue in Fort Richmond.
Mum’s family would like to thank the
doctors and nurses at Victoria General Hospital and Misericordia Interim Care
for their compassion and care shown during her time with them.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Mum’s memory to Cancer Care
Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E
0V9 or CNIB, 1929 Bayview
Avenue,Toronto, ON M4G 3E8.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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