DOROTHY-MARIE IRVINE SMORONG (YORK)

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DOROTHY-MARIE IRVINE SMORONG (nee YORK) It is with deep sorrow the family announces the sudden passing of Dorothy-Marie at her residence in Winnipeg, MB, August 4, 2009, at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son Mark Douglas, daughter-in-law Peggy Anna; granddaughter Kasie Natasha and special nephew Larry Michael, extended family and many friends. Dorothy-Marie was a dedicated wife and mother and friend. A devoted Southern Baptist born-again Christian, who knew the Lord Jesus personally and is with Him now. Both Mark and Peggy have received great comfort from the Holy Spirit in that regard. Dorothy-Marie was a loving, most generous and kind soul. Easily laughed and always maintained a great outlook on life and the world we live in. To those who knew her, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers played an important part during her whole life and have lost a loyal lifetime fan. As a Mother, she was utmost respected and will be dearly missed for her unconditional love, source of inspiration, and devoted presence for her only son Mark Douglas. Dorothy-Marie was predeceased by her husband of 37 years Frank Douglas Smorong December 12, 1995. Frank and Dorothy-Marie were married in Brandon, Manitoba on April 14, 1958. Dorothy-Marie was predeceased by her parents Oliver Roper O.R. York in 1936 and Muriel York (nee Irvine) in 1980. Dorothy-Marie was born October 6, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, lived in Louisville, Kentucky, USA until she was 12 years and moved to Winnipeg, MB with her mother in 1938. She lived with her family in Winnipeg, MB for 71 years. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. Psalms 50:15 Respectfully, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEAC), 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 The family would like to thank the Homecare staff for the care and kindness shown to Mom. The family is respectfully following Dorothy-Marie's request and will be having a private graveside service and interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, MB. CHAPEL LAWN 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2009