EMMA YOUNG-COLVIN (BUSS)

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EMMA YOUNG-COLVIN (nee BUSS) On Saturday, October 20, 2007 at St. Boniface Palliative Care, Emma Young-Colvin passed away peacefully. She is survived by her husband Donald; her children, Jennifer (Joe), Tom (Terry), Richard (Carrie), and Steve (Jocelyne); her grandchildren, Tamara, Brad, Brent, Joel, Ben, Samantha, Cameron, Karly, and Taylor; her step-children, Thomas, Don Jr., Delores and Darleen; her brothers, Ernie, Freddie, Danny, Richie and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Young; her sister, Elsie and brothers, Harry, Leo and Bernard. Emma was born on May 31, 1929 in St. Adolphe. She was born into a very large family, living on the farm. When Emma was a teenager, they moved to the big city'. She soon met her husband to be, Edward, at Grand Beach. They married in 1950, and started their family in 1953, enjoying 38 years together. A few years after Edward passed away, Emma was fortunate enough to meet Donald Colvin. They married on August 28, 1993 and had 14 wonderful years together. Emma was a very talented artist. She was an active member of The Forum Art Institute, the Local Colour group, and Melrose Art group. Emma started painting in her early 50s, painting many works of art. She explored various mediums, including oil, pastel and eventually settled on watercolors. Emma worked many years as a secretary at Elmwood high school and Kent Road school. She was passionate about her work and enjoyed surrounding herself with children. (Those little varmints ;) Emma enjoyed crosswords, was an enthusiastic reader, had a strong love of music and was a self taught pianist. She enjoyed many years at the family cottage at Traverse Bay. Emma had a wonderful sense of humor, which she maintained right to the end. Everybody that had the pleasure to meet Emma, instantly loved her. She touched the lives of each person with her grace, humor and dignity. The family would like to express a sincere thank-you to all the staff at St. Boniface Palliative Care, including her student and homecare nurses. With special thanks to Cinda, Dorothy, Dr. Crow and Dr. Bisson. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to; St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation www.sbgh.mb.ca or Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation www.cancercare.mb.ca Please join the family for a celebration of Emma's life, Tuesday, October 23, 12:00 p.m. noon at Larters at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club, 30 River Road.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2007