ROSALIE C. DIXON

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ROSALIE C. DIXON Peacefully on September 27, 2007, Rosalie went to be with our Lord and Saviour at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her two children, Allen (Romelda) Dixon and Connie (John) Mercer; two sons-in-law, Norm (Dodi) Valgardson and Ron (Linda) Halldorson; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Victoria and Alice. She was predeceased by her husband Jack; two daughters, Gloria and Sylvia; grandson Bradley and brother Wilf. Rosalie was born in Moosejaw, SK on April 9, 1918. Rosalie and Jack were married in Uculet, BC on September 16, 1940. After moving to various air force bases in Canada, the family finally settled in Gimli and then they moved on to Arnes where Rose and Jack ran Dixon's General Store for 14 years. Rosalie was one of the founding members of the Gimli Art Club and still enjoyed painting right up to entering the hospital. She was very proud of her paintings that were sold around the world. Cremation has taken place and the memorial service will be held at the Gimli Lutheran Church on 3rd Ave., Friday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. Following interment at the Gimli Cemetery, coffee will be served in the church basement. The family would like to say thank you to Dr. R.C. Patel and the nursing staff in the Palliative Unit at the Gimli Hospital, who kept Mom comfortable in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1101-191 Lombard St, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0X1. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 02, 2007