CAROLINA MARNER

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CAROLINA MARNER Carolina Marner (nee Reimer) slipped away peacefully at Heritage Lodge in Winnipeg, with family by her side, on March 21, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband Eric Marner, her parents, Peter F. and Margaret Reimer, two sisters, Esther and Anne, and one brother, Tunney. She leaves to cherish her memory, Edward and Evelina Reimer, Adeline and Abe Wiebe, Elizabeth Koop, a number of nieces and nephews and their families, and many friends. Carolina was born on July 1, 1925, in the family home at Clearsprings, near Steinbach, Manitoba. Very early in life her heart was set on becoming a nurse. She worked as a nurse's aide in Steinbach briefly before taking her Practical Nurse's training. After working for a few years as a practical nurse, she took her R.N. training at Grace Hospital. She served as a R.N. in several hospitals, including stints in Sacramento and Palm Springs, specializing in obstetrics, before she took her nursing degree at the University of Manitoba and then taught for a number of years at Misericordia Hospital. Wherever she worked she made friends, and maintained meaningful contact with many of them over the years. Carol loved preparing gourmet meals. She designed and created her wardrobe with a flair for style. Her fabulous blintzes and peanut clusters were always there for special occasions. She loved making gifts and beautiful things with dried flowers. She married Eric Marner later in life. She loved spending time at their cottage at Moose Lake and enjoyed gardening and entertaining family and friends there, and together they enjoyed many winters in California. For her this was a special treat, as she enjoyed the sun very much. Carol loved children. Her nieces and nephews were very important to her. Caring for others was not limited to her professional life. She was a faithful caregiver to our Mother for many years as her health failed, and cared for her husband with devotion when his health failed, and also to her brother Tunney. She was also always there for friends when they had health problems; when any aunt or uncle experienced health issues or bereavements they could count on a card or a visit from Carol. Her deep personal faith in Jesus as her Saviour was central to all her life decisions. In early January, 2003 she was admitted to Victoria General Hospital because of failing health, never to return to her condominium, which she loved dearly as her home. A few months later she was transferred to the Heritage Lodge Care Home. Carolina's family is deeply grateful to the staff at Heritage Lodge for the comfortable home, loving care and genuine friendship they gave to Carolina during the final six years of her life. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach with interment at the Blumenort EMC Cemetery. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 25, 2009