TENNIE (TEKLA) WHITE (ANDREJCZUK)

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TENNIE (TEKLA) WHITE (nee ANDREJCZUK) Peacefully on April 8, 2011, Tennie passed away at Oakview Extendicare Place, at the age of 89. She was born July 2, 1921 in Ethelbert, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg in 1953. Tennie was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) and brothers and sisters. She was the youngest of eight kids. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ron (Carol); daughters, Diane, Debbie, Brenda (Wayne) and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. She was very involved in her family's lives. Attending everything from sports games to school events to dance recitals. She enjoyed her travels, whether it was to Vegas or to play Bingo or to other provinces to visit her family. She was a very hard worker and spent all of her working life sewing upholstery. A better part of those years with Hamptons Upholstery. Tennie had many hobbies and interests. She loved to collect things and had an amazing green thumb. She had many hobbies but crocheting was a talent that came easy for her. She was an expert perogie maker, and she was very proud of her Ukrainian Heritage. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the reception area. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Oakview Extendicare, and to Dr. Kotecha for their years of care, kindness and compassion. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2011