VAL MCCAFFREY (WIEBE)

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VAL MCCAFFREY (nee WIEBE) It is with saddened hearts that the family announce the passing of Val on December 25, 2010 at Riverview. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Lawrie, daughter Allyson, grandchildren Arielle, Mykyla, Graham, step-grandson Tyler and chosen grandson Tristen. Val also leaves behind her father Abe (Rolly), brother Floyd (Karen) and sister Holly, in-laws Roy (Florence), Judy (Richard) and Val (Blago); as well as nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Val was predeceased by daughter Andrea, mother Sadie, and nephew TJ. Val grew up in St. Vital where she met her husband of 40+ years. Her first job was working in a sewing factory, then Eaton's. Val had obtained her teaching certificate in 1969 but chose to pursue a marriage and family. Val stayed home and helped grow our family and volunteered with numerous church and charitable foundations until our children were in school at which time she decided to pursue her passion and return to University where she obtained her degree in Human Ecology in 1986. Val had the extreme privilege of starting the first Family Studies course; infant lab and teen parenting program in the Seven Oaks School Division. After retirement in 2004, Val became involved in M.O.V.A., helping victims of homicide in addition to volunteering to speak to 3rd and 4th year medical students on early diagnosis for Ovarian Cancer. Val also enjoyed her summers at Sunset Bay where she could sit in the hammock; enjoy a boat ride on the lake, visit with the neighbours, or an afternoon tending to her many beautiful flowers. Boredom was never a concern when it came to Val as there was always work to be done. Val also enjoyed traveling and experiencing every aspect of the culture she was visiting including attempting to learn the language. Val travelled by many modes of transportation from cars, boats, planes, a donkey up a mountain path in Greece, dolphin ride in Cuba, and a zip-line in Costa Rica. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at John Black Memorial, 898 Henderson Hwy. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Riverview - 3E as well the W.R.H.A. Palliative Care Program. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to - Ovarian Cancer Canada, 101-145 Front St. E., Toronto, ON M5A 1E3 - M.O.V.A., Suite 20-226 Osborne Street N. Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 - or a charity of your choice

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2010