JUDITH (JUDY) ELIZABETH IVANS

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JUDITH (JUDY) ELIZABETH IVANS February 27, 1950 - February 2, 2008 On Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the young age of 57 years, our funny, caring, loving mother, daughter and sister, Judy Ivans, passed away, peacefully, with family by her side. Memories of Judy will be cherished by her loving daughters, Sonia Ivans and Kristy Ivans (Kyle Mayan); her father, Jeff Mathieson; her sister, Karen Mathieson and her twin brother, Paul (Kathy) Mathieson of Edmonton. Family and friends were the greatest joy in Judy's life and she will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, Terri-Lynn (Marty) Norberg and daughter, Leah; Jackie (Mike) Rogers and daughter, Abbygail; Jered Mathieson; Crystal Galawan and Bryan Galawan. Judy was predeceased by her mother, Marie Mathieson and by her sister, Linda Greenslade. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Judy's compassionate and caring nature drew her into the field of nursing, where in 1972, she graduated from the University of Manitoba as a Registered Nurse, and placed into practicum her skills at both the Grace General and Victoria General Hospitals. Judy will be remembered by all who knew her for her girlish laugh, larger than life smile, bright blue eyes, great sense of humour, her caring and compassionate nature, easy-going manner and her resilience to whatever life handed her. She has left an indelible mark on the lives of those she touched. She will not be forgotten. The family would like to thank the staff at the Victoria General Hospital (4th floor) and Central Park Lodge for the exceptional care and support of our mother, daughter and sister. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2008, at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin Road. Interment will take place at a later time in Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judy's memory to the Canadian Mental Health Society, Winnipeg Region, 432 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB, or to the University of Manitoba Endowment Fund, Faculty of Nursing. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241 Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2008