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VERNA MAKSIMOW Verna passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on April 12, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Mary, siblings Walter, Nadia and Lyn. Left to cherish her memory are sisters Elsie, Stella (Ray), Lydia, Evelyn, sister-in-law Joyce, nieces, nephews and extended family. Verna will be remembered for her zest for life and love of family. She dedicated her life to teaching and thoroughly enjoyed her career. She held a strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her life. The family extends sincere thanks to the staff of Golden West Centennial Lodge for Verna's care. A family graveside service to follow. Chapel Lawn 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2010
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I had the pleasure of teaching with Verna at Principal Sparling School. She was a master teacher who led by example. Her dedication to the profession and her children was inspiring. We worked together in a summer enrichment program along with Stella and Elsie - what a formidable team! She will always be one of the fond memories I have of teaching and remains one of my favorite people. Jack - Posted by: jack king (friend and colleague) on: Nov 20, 2016
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Miss Maksimow was my kindergarten teacher at Principal Sparling Elementary School in 1971. I remember her to this day as an amazing teacher who made me feel very special and capable. In fact, I always loved school because of the great start I had with her, and I am now a kindergarten teacher myself. I just recently discovered my old kindergarten scrapbook, and as I turned the pages and relived the memories, I thought to google her name. I am so sorry to find that she is deceased, as I have often thought over the years I would love to find her and let her know what an impact she made on my life. I am sure her passion and love for children lives on in many of us. I try daily to remember the way in which she made me feel so special, as a five year old. It is my goal to do the same with each of my young students. Miss Maksimow was a very special person, who lives on in the hearts of many. I will never forget her. - Posted by: Christine Jordan (Friesen) (past student) on: Mar 08, 2014
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Miss Maksimow was my Grade 1, 2 and 3 teacher at Greenway Elementary in the early 1960s. I remember her as an excellent teacher who truly cared about her students. She had the knack of making each one of us feel like we were special. I was lucky to be a member of her class. - Posted by: Janet Hamende (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2010