MARGARET LUELLA BARKER

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MARGARET LUELLA BARKER Luella passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at West Park Personal Care Home. She was born in Deloraine, Manitoba March 22, 1910 to Mary and Joseph Dann. She is survived by her son Kenneth, also sister Ruth Swanson (Moose Jaw, SK) and sister-in-law Etheleen Dann (Deloraine, MB) as well as nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Henry (Harry) as well as Russell (Constance), Harry (Helen) and Clarence. She took her schooling in Deloraine and continued to United College (Winnipeg) graduating with an Arts degree in 1931. She then went to the University of Saskatoon, where she completed her Degree in Education in 1932. She taught in Melita, Manitoba for eight years where she met her husband Arthur Henry (Harry) and they were married July 19, 1941. They moved to Winnipeg at that time, where they lived the rest of their lives, most recently in the St. Vital area with their son Ken, until they all became residents of West Park Manor. Luella substituted in the St. Vital School Division for many years. She also tutored high school students in her home. In the earlier years, she enjoyed travelling to the United States. Her hobbies were music, crocheting and she loved hosting dinner parties. The family would like to thank the staff at West Park Manor Personal Care Home for all their kindness to Luella and their continuing care of Ken. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at West Park Manor Personal Care Home.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2008