KATRINA DERKSEN

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KATRINA (KAY) DERKSEN Katrina Derksen (Braun) was born in Plum Coulee, Manitoba on June 5, 1925. She was the eldest of eight children born to Abram and Maria Braun (Buhler). Following a lengthy illness with cancer, Kay passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at the Red River Valley Lodge on March 7, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents, Abram and Maria, husband Jacob, infant brother Daniel, sisters Margaret and Ruth, and brothers Dave, Bill and Jake. Predeceased by her children David, Kathie Denby, and Joanne Begley. She is survived by two sisters Rose (Charlie Friesen) and Betty (Dick Friesen), sisters-in-law Jessie, Gertie, and Mary, and brothers-in-law Henry Janzen and Richard Dyck. She is survived by her children Jim, Tom (Tracy), Gennie (Oliver), Carol (Howard), John (Kathy), Shauna, and son-in-law Bill. Surviving grandchildren include Tom, Amara, Dean, Robyn (Gary), Blaine (Barb), Jesse (Amanda), Jacob, Adam (Margaret), Matthew (Naomi), Julie (Lee), Kristen (Shelley), Sarah, Crystal (Kurt), Joel (Ashley), Brandon (Brianna), Dustin (Claire), Jordan, Katrina, Lara (Kacper), and Carlie. Survived as well by great-grandchildren Taylor, Nakiah, Kiera, Lance, Hazel, Cohen, Esme, Jasmine, Quinn, Mila, Oliver, Bentley, Charlie Rose, Joseph, Tia, Sheanne, James, Zoey, Precious, Avery, Angelina, Kiera, Emma, Brendan, and Alex. Mom also had many nieces and nephews that she truly loved. Kay was an active member of the Morris Bergthaler Church for many years and was well known and admired throughout her community. She had many interests including reading, travelling, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and gardening. She also fostered many overseas children and volunteered at the Morris M.C.C. for many years. As we all know, Mom was totally selfless throughout her life, always placing others needs before her own. She had unfailing faith in God, and showed strength of character and determination in the face of sometimes extreme adversity. Kay's family would like to thank Dr. Fraser, Dr. Manness, and the staff at the Morris General Hospital for their care during her illness. Very special thanks go to the entire staff of the Red River Valley Lodge for the loving care they provided to her in the past two years. They helped Mom and all of us through her journey, and for that we are very grateful. We so much appreciate all they did for her. We couldn't have asked for a better place for Mom to spend her final days. In lieu of flowers, if people wish, donations can be made to the Red River Valley Lodge or a charity of your choice. Funeral Services to be held at the Morris Fellowship Chapel on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Morris Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted to: Morris Funeral Home 204-746-2451

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2015