(GEN) GENEVIEVE EILEEN HOWE (NORMAN)

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(GEN) GENEVIEVE EILEEN HOWE (nee NORMAN) September 22, 1915 October 14, 2017 Peacefully on October 14, 2017, our dear mother and grandmother passed away at Deer Lodge Centre, following a brief illness. She was 102 years old and of sound mind 'til the end. Gen was predeceased by her loving husband Stan; her parents, Frank and Alice Norman; her brother Oz; and sister-in-law Marg. She is survived by her sons, Norman and Gord (Mar); and grandchildren, Gena (Devan) and Nelson; and favourite nephew Sheldon (Charlene). Mom grew up on Alexander Street and graduated from the University of Winnipeg, becoming a physical education teacher. Following her marriage to dad and a brief stint in Toronto, they returned to Winnipeg and started their family, eventually moving to St. James, where she resided until her passing. In her youth, mom was a competitive swimmer and diver, and later a golfer (club champ) and curler (won numerous bonspiels). She taught Sunday School at Deer Lodge United and volunteered at the Grace Hospital for over 40 years. She enjoyed summers at the Winnipeg Beach cottage she and Stan built, puzzles, bird watching, gardening, baking, ceramics and reading (not Margret Atwood). She loved staying in touch with the numerous friends and distant relatives throughout the world. She loved her family and her cats, she loved the Queen and Lady Di and everything Royal. She had a great big heart and took care of everyone. Mom you were an inspiration to us all and we will miss you tremendously. A memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Friday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2017