NORMA JANE HALL

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NORMA JANE HALL It is with sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Norma Jane Hall of Glenboro on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Norma Jane will be lovingly remembered by her family Marnie and Doug McNiven of Saskatoon, Barbara Abrams of Mississauga, Kathie and Arni Taft of Glenboro and Patricia and David Garner of Collingwood; her seven grandchildren, Kristin McNiven (Mark McRae), Margo McNiven, Scott (Carol) McNiven, Paul Abrams, Aaron Abrams (Jill Bassie), Jay (Michelle) Garner and Matthew Garner; her two great-grandchildren, Kody Garner and Finlay McNiven. She is also survived by her brother Richard and wife Irma of Calgary as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Charlie in 2000, her parents, Norman and Mabel Verner, sister Marnie and brother-in-law Joe Combe, brother Jack Verner and son-in-law Larry Abrams. Norma Jane was born in Winnipeg on February 12, 1919 where she attended school, culminating with a B.A. from United College in 1939. During the war years, she worked for the Y.M.C.A. War Services. After the war, she and Charlie were married, living briefly in Toronto before moving to Glenboro in 1947. Having lived her entire life in the city, Norma Jane immediately became immersed in the needs of the community she loved. She worked tirelessly for her church and the youth of the community. Her church activities included Sunday School teacher and superintendent, member of W.M.S. and U.C.W. and C.G.I.T. leader for 25 years. Her service beyond the local included Carman Presbytery, Manitoba Conference and General Council of the United Church of Canada. As the first woman and lay president of Manitoba Conference she was awarded an Honorary LLD by the University of Winnipeg in 1975. She served as school trustee on the Glenboro Consolidated Board and Tiger Hills School Division for 29 years. She was also a member of the Hospital Aid and Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion for many years. Norma Jane also totally supported Charlie's many civic and Kiwanis activities. Norma Jane and Charlie loved to travel, touring throughout North America by car. They also journeyed to England and Scotland several times to visit relatives and friends, and spent a few happy winter vacations in Hawaii and Florida. Norma Jane's favourite place in the world however was watching the sunrise at Elderslie, the family cottage on Lake Winnipeg. Norma Jane lived her life with zest and enthusiasm to the very end. A service in celebration of Norma Jane's life will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Glenboro United Church with Rev. Bob and Myrna Stark officiating. Interment to follow in the Glenboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Glenboro United Church or to the Glenboro and Area Foundation, Box 147, Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0 or to a charity of your choice. Jamieson Funeral Service of Baldur-Glenboro in care of arrangements. 1-204-827-2480.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2007