EVELYN EPP
(nee FUNK)
Surrounded
by her loving daughters, Valerie (Aarle), Alison (Bruce Rockwell), Karen (Tony
Gaspur), Melanie (Scott), and Michelle (Jean-Paul Delorme), Evelyn passed away
peacefully in her residence at the age of 77 years, on Thursday, January 15,
2015. Evelyn cherished her fourteen precious grandchildren, Meghan (Justin
Cameron), Kyle, Jodie (Igor Juric), Skot, Jordy, Damon, Trevor, Brenden, Amy,
Jesse, Shay, Jena, Danielle, and Joel; three great-grandchildren, Matea,
Griffin, and Adela; brothers, Menno Funk and Otto Funk (Margaret); as well as
her sister Lydia (Abe Klassen). Our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
was predeceased by her parents, Jacob N.H. Funk and Katherine Funk (Harms); as
well as her brother, Edwin Funk (Tina); and Margaret Funk, all of Altona,
Manitoba.
Mom grew up in the school
district of Schoenau on a farm near Altona, Manitoba. She was nurtured into
faith by family and church, and baptized in the Altona Bergthaler Church. She
had a strong faith and lived her life according to it. In 1956, Mom married our
father, Howard Epp of Altona, and until his death in July of 2005, they were
married for 49 years. Mom and Dad moved from Altona to Winnipeg in November
1958. She loved her career that started in 1970 and spanned 25 years selling
jewelry and watches at Eaton’s. Mom and Dad spent 27 summers at Chesley’s
Resort. There were many lively family gatherings at their house on Jessie
Avenue and at Chesley’s. With five daughters and fourteen grandchildren, our
family home was always filled with love, laughter, and lively conversations. Mom
thrived when she moved to Bethel Place four years ago. She enjoyed volunteering
in the restaurant, participating in activities, and especially loved meeting
with her Bible Study group. As a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, Mom had
many opportunities to listen to her beloved music. She was very proud of her
family and especially proud of her fourteen grandchildren. Mom had a special
relationship with each and every one of them. She made time to attend as many
of their sports activities, concerts, graduations, and special events as she
could. Mom loved to be active and it was hard to watch her be forced to slow
down due to the onset of Amyloidosis in the fall of 2013.
Evelyn’s Funeral Service will be
held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bethel Mennonite Church,
465 Stafford Street, Winnipeg, MB.
Thank you to all the people that
helped our Mom and sent their prayers and well wishes during the final stages
of her disease. Our family is eternally grateful.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street, Winnipeg, MB,
R3M 2E2.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 204.897.4665, is in
care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Those who live in
the Lord never see each other for the last time.”
Author unknown
Love from the family
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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