VERLA MAY LLOY

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VERLA MAY LLOY It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Verla May Lloy at her residence in Neepawa, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Verla was born on May 19, 1930 in the Clarkesville District, at the home of her aunt Beatrice Wagar, a nurse and midwife. She was the second youngest of seven children born to Bert and Iva (Wagar) Eros of the Polonia District. Following the accidental death of her father in 1935, her mother and the four youngest children moved to Neepawa in July, 1936, where Verla began her education at Neepawa Central School and graduated from Neepawa Collegiate in 1947. She began work as a secretary for local lawyer Jack A. Davidson, a job she thoroughly enjoyed, remaining in that position until her marriage to Ervine Lloy of Gladstone in 1949. The couple lived on his farm for the next 15 years during which time their three sons, Brian, Murray and Kevin were born. In 1964 Ervine accepted the position of Community Pasture Manager for P.F.R.A. at Ethelbert, MB and in 1974 at McCreary Community Pasture where they remained until his retirement in 1994. After a short stay in Neepawa they returned to Gladstone in 1996. Verla was predeceased by her parents; infant brother Gerald; son Murray; brothers Ray (Ruby) and Elvin (Millicent); sister Hazel (Axel) Frosst; sisters-in-law Marge Eros, Jean (Ed) Brown and Dora (Ken) Hallas; in-laws Ed and Mary Belle Lloy, brother-in-law Ted Lloy. Left to mourn are husband Ervine; sons Brian (Jean) and Kevin (Monica); sister Irene Macdonald; brother Willard; brothers-in-law Jim (Jean) Lloy, Don (Vicky) Lloy; sister-in-law Joyce Lloy; grandchildren Clinton Lloy, Michelle (Blair) Ferguson, Steven Mulholland and Justin Lloy; great-grandchildren Danica, Sciera and Taylor Lloy, Ryan and Grace Ferguson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Verla was a faithful wife, a loving and caring mother. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren even though they were apart in distance. She loved to bake for them and often said she wanted the family to remember her home as smelling of apples and cinnamon. Over the years, many many care packages of baking and goodies were gratefully received by the children. Verla was a cheery, people person who had a smile and friendly word for everyone, including strangers. Verla was an avid sports fan, especially of hockey, but also enjoyed dancing, sewing, quilting, crafts and anything that was a puzzle and loved shorthand. At an early age she realized she had a talent for writing and after the children left home she wrote a newspaper column for eight years but lately had been freelancing. She also had a love for her hometown of Neepawa and was happy when able to walk along the familiar streets. According to Verla's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family committal service will be held at a later date with Pastor Randy Fehr of Gladstone Christian Fellowship officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that friends, if they so wish, may make donations to the Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or to the ALS Society, 265 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 300, Toronto, ON M2J 1S5. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2009