IVY JEAN KOTSCHOREK (ATCHISON)

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IVY JEAN KOTSCHOREK (nee ATCHISON) June 28, 1927 - November 17, 2007 After a long and happy Life our mother, Ivy peacefully passed away at Deer Lodge Centre. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John; parents William and Williamina Atchison and her brother, Dean. Mom leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children Linda, Bill (Tannis), Tracey (Jesus), and grandchildren, Clay, Erin, Tyler and Reid; brother Russell (Val) Atchison; sister Sandra (Ken) Sutcliffe; sister-in-law, Lillian Atchison; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mom was born and raised in Sanford, MB. Growing up, when she wasn't working on the farm or playing baseball, she kept busy trying to keep her brothers out of trouble, which was quite a task. Mom and Dad fell in love, and upon Dad's return from the war, married n 1947. A happy union, which lasted 57 years. Mom and Dad lived and worked on the farm for the first year of their marriage while she also worked for Sanford Telephone Co. They moved to Winnipeg, where, Mom was employed by Eaton's Mail order, Windsor Grocery and for many years, Misericordia Hospital as a switchboard operator. Throughout the years, she also opened her home generously to provide comfort and care to family and friends. In her retirement years, she enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, plastic canvas and various crafts. She was a loving and caring Mother, Grandmother and Sister who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff on the 4th floor Chronic Care Unit for the wonderful care and compassion they offered our Mother. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot, Winnipeg, MB. R3A lP6. Funeral services and Interment will be held Wed., Nov. 2l at l0:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, where Mom and Dad will rest together side-by-side forever. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2007