JESSIE KMET (WISHNOWSKI)

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JESSIE KMET (nee WISHNOWSKI) September 4, 1925 December 3, 2008 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jessie, December 3, 2008, at the Gimli Community Health Centre. Jessie was predeceased be her beloved husband Marion, and infant grandson Brian Jeffery Fraser. She will be sadly missed be her children, Jerry (Olga), Tom (Evangeline), Edith (Dean); grandchildren Rob, Janet (Billy), Jason, Wayne (Kim), Barb, Jennilee, Reg (Jill), Steven, Tommy (Malory); great-grandchildren Sabrina, Julia, Clayton, Samantha and Lucas. Jessie was born and raised in Malonton, MB. Jessie had 13 other siblings on the family farm. She later met Marion Kmet and they were married in 1944 and began a family in Gimli. They shared 37 years together until his passing on August 22, 1981. Jessie worked in Gimli for the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1964 as a civilian employee and ended in 1971. She then managed Aspen lodge until it shutdown in 1987. Jessie enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends, going to the lake was one of her most favorite places. She was independent, practical and caring. She spent endless hours with her grandchildren on the farm keeping boxes of old toys for us to play with, also taking us fishing off of the dock in Gimli. She always enjoyed cooking for large groups especially around Christmas and Thanksgiving. Jessie touched all our hearts through our lifetime and will remain in our hearts forever. Special thanks to Gimli Hospital paramedics, nursing staff and Steve Gilbert of the RCMP. Anyone who has a story to share about Jessie, a celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation in Jessie's name. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2008