NORMA NORA NETA
PATTERSON
On Thursday, March14, 2013 Norma Patterson of Winnipeg,
passed away at the Grace Hospital, after a brief illness at the age of 79
years.
Left
to cherish Norma’s memory are her husband Robert; four children, Donna Brown of
Texas, Bruce (Lorraine) Patterson of Calgary, Cameron Patterson of Virginia,
and Allister Patterson of Winnipeg; four grandchildren, Andrea Brown, Amber
Brown, Blair Patterson, and Brett Patterson; as well as other family and
friends. She was predeceased by her parents Jeff and Elsie Rankine; and brother
Bill.
Norma
was born in McCreary, MB on June 15, 1933, and grew up on a farm near Anola, MB.
She married Robert Patterson on June 26,
1954, and they were together for 58
years. Norma touched a great many lives during her teaching and nursing careers.
Before marrying she taught in a one-room schoolhouse near Anola.
Robert
and Norma first lived in Saint Boniface, and then moved to a larger home in Charleswood.
She served as a substitute teacher for Charleswood schools. She later trained
to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, and brought comfort to patients and
residents at several hospitals and nursing homes in Winnipeg.
After
retiring, Robert and Norma moved to Comox, BC and Milk River, AB before
returning to Manitoba. Like her mother, she was happiest when sharing healthy,
balanced meals with her family. Everything was made from scratch, even the
bread. For the last several years Norma enjoyed using the Internet to study a wide
variety of interests, especially owls and the latest medical and nutrition
research. Norma’s family and friends always received her best counsel and care.
A
Memorial Service is planned for early summer in Gimli, a place that
Norma especially enjoyed visiting.
Norma’s
family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Grace Hospital and the
Assiniboine Clinic for their excellent care over many years.
Donations
in Norma’s memory may be made to the St-Boniface Hospital Foundation, C1026-409
Tache Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.
Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of
Wojcik’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com,
204 – 897 - 4665.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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