EVELYN FILKOW

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EVELYN FILKOW Evelyn Filkow passed away peacefully at 85 years of age on March 14, 2003. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex, in 1993 in the 52nd year of their marriage. Alex and Evelyn had two sons, Ken, of Winnipeg and Colin, now of Los Angeles. Ken married Sharon Primack and Colin married Ronna Turner and six grandchildren were born who shared and reciprocated the love and devotion within the family. Evelyn is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law and her grandchildren Kevin, Amie (Paul), Lainie, Dylan and Annie. Evelyn suffered her greatest loss in 1993 when her loving grandson, Shaun, passed away. Evelyn was born and educated in Winnipeg. Evelyn always had a keen interest in business and accounting and as a young woman was actively involved with her father in the fur business and later, after marriage and her sons were grown, with her husband in the glove manufacturing business. Evelyn was a warm, gentle, intelligent person, always engaged in life. Because of her kindness and non-judgmental nature she was central to her family, a confidant to her brothers, sister, other members of the family and numerous friends. Her most avid passions were reading, crocheting and substantial movies. Although her brothers and sister moved from Winnipeg in the 1950s and 1960s she remained very close, travelling frequently to California until her health constrained her over the last few years. She is survived by her brothers, Sonny, Harry and Gerry Waldman, all of Los Angeles, and their families. She was particularly saddened by the death of her sister, Selma Pullan, in the 1980s as they had an exemplary relationship. The family extends special thanks to Rabbi Henry Balser who conducted the funeral service and touched very effectively on Evelyns civility and the role model she was to so many, particularly her grandchildren. If there is an inclination to donations the family would be pleased if the donation was directed to Camp Massad.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2003