JOAN LAVERNE
WARRENER
(nee
CHALLONER)
February 14, 1933 ~ November 9, 2013
Peacefully at home, on Saturday,
November 9, 2013, with family members by her side, our beloved wife, mother,
and grandmother, Joan Laverne Warrener (nee
Challoner), went home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the age of
80 years.
Deeply loved, Joan will be sadly missed
by her loving husband Jim; son Don (Sarah); and beloved granddaughter, Melissa.
Also left to cherish her memory are her brother, Bob (Myrt) Challoner of
Summerland B.C. and family; as well as many beloved family members and dear
friends.
Joan grew up in the small farming
community of Norquay, Saskatchewan where she made many life-long friends and
graduated from nearby Sturgis High School. She continued on to attend the
School of Nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital, graduating as a Registered
Nurse in 1954 with the Alumnae Award for Proficiency in Clinical Nursing. While
working as a nurse in Killarney, Manitoba, Joan met a young engineer named Jim
Warrener. They were married on November 8, 1958, at St. Jude’s Anglican Church
and spent 55 beautiful years together. Joan and Jim have been active members of
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church for over 45 years.
Mom’s incredible faith, and her
compassion and concern for others pervaded all aspects of her life. Her cooking
skills were legendary and the high point of our family celebrations. No
gathering was complete without one of Joan’s delicious pies, cakes, cookies or
cinnamon buns!
Joan’s greatest joy was spending
time with family and friends, most especially special time spent with her
granddaughter, Melissa. Many hours spent cooking and baking together, and
sharing love and laughter will be treasured by us all.
On Friday, November 22, 2013 Joan’s Funeral Service will be held at 1:00
p.m. in St. Saviour’s Anglican
Church, 690 Munroe Avenue.
The family would like to extend a
heartfelt thank you to Rev. Simon Blaikie, Dr. A. Kong, as well as all of the
staff of the W.R.H.A. Palliative Care Program for their care and compassion. A
special thank you to Ann, whose faithful care will always be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, donations in
Joan’s memory can be made to St. Saviour’s Discipleship and Mission Ministry, C/O
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 690 Munroe Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2K 1J2
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon
her.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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