WENDY MARLENE DESJARLAIS

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WENDY MARLENE DESJARLAIS Wendy Marlene Desjarlais, born Wendy Hildebrant died suddenly on February 14th, 2009 in her Vancouver home. Wendy had accomplished many great things in her life starting with raising her greatest pride and joy, her son Qwin De Brant of 35 years. While raising Qwin she also put herself through school and became an accomplished nurse until she had an irreversible back injury. This however did not stop Wendy, she went back to University and obtained a degree in Criminology and Sociology. With this she pursued a career as a private investigator then went into social work in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1991 Wendy accepted her most recent position with the Ministry of Social Services for the province of British Columbia where she remained until she passed away at the age of 54. Wendy married Albert Desjarlais in 1989, and although short lived, the two of them always carried a special place in one another's hearts. Wendy is survived by her step-mom Nora Hildebrant, her siblings Darlene Hildebrant, Sharon Gareau, Leonard Hildebrant, Lorna Clutterham, and Sylvia Funk, along with her only child Qwin De Brant. Wendy was predeceased by father Menno John Hildebrandt, mother Helen Heinrichs, and siblings Janice and Pearl Hildebrant. Wendy was most known for her caring and empathetic characteristics. She would never hurt anyone and was always willing to help someone that she thought was in need. Wendy was extremely easy to talk to, and had no problems lending her ear for anyone who needed it. Wendy loved being near the ocean, and mountains, she always commented how beautiful and surreal everything was. Her life on Earth has since passed, though she is starting a whole new life where she can watch over all the people whose lives she touched in so many ways from above the clouds. Wendy will certainly be missed as a loving mother, sister, and best friend that anyone could hope to have. She will always be in our thoughts and memories with love and adoration.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2009