MINNIE FREDA SCHEPENS (MILNER)

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MINNIE FREDA SCHEPENS (nee MILNER) Beloved mother, grandmother and educator, Freda passed away peacefully, her loving family by her side, at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC on September 20, 2007 at the age of 92. She leaves behind many who were touched and shaped by her patience, work ethic, sense of fairness, kindness and love. Freda was born on May 20, 1915 in Winnipeg, MB. She married Harry Schepens in 1939 and, while raising five children, embarked on a career as a high school teacher. Freda loved her students and was adored in return. She thrived in her retirement years in Burnaby, and later White Rock, travelling the world with family and friends. Freda is survived by her grateful children, Mary (Leo) Marcuk of Calgary, John (Carolynne Pitura) of Winnipeg, Thomas (Barbara Mitchell) of White Rock, Betty (Paul) Bartos of Atlanta, and Jean (Peter) Hornstein of White Rock; as well as her grandchildren Paul (Cindy Le) Marcuk, Leo (Heather) Marcuk and Olivia Hornstein. She was predeceased by Harry and her brother William R. Milner. Her sister Ursula Eastes passed away the day after Freda. Freda will be deeply missed by all who loved her. A celebration of Freda's life was held on Thursday, September 27 at St. Mark's Anglican Church, White Rock. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.remembering.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations in Freda's name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 29, 2007