KAREN WISE

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KAREN WISE It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Wise announces her passing on Monday June 6, 2011 in Winnipeg after a short battle with lung cancer. Karen will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Julius; her three children and their spouses, Gavin and Brigitte, Sherri and Guy, and Debbie and Elliott; her four grandchildren, Justin, Dillon, Eden and Samuel; her sister, Evelyn; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; her many nieces and nephews; and many friends. Karen was predeceased by her sisters Gail, Bunny and Ruth, in blessed memory. Karen was born on February 8, 1945 in Kipling, Saskatchewan, where her father David Isman was the mayor. She was educated in Kipling and graduated from Kipling High School. Karen moved to Winnipeg to attend the School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Manitoba where she graduated with honours with the first graduating class. Karen married Dr. Julius Wise in 1965 and together they had three wonderful children. Karen's most important job was as a devoted wife to her husband, to whom she was married for 46 years, mother to her three children, sister, aunt to her many nieces and nephews and friend to many. She always hosted Passover, High Holiday gatherings and Sunday night dinners and enjoyed the task of preparing for these occasions. Karen was a loving Baba to her grandchildren and they always looked forward to spending time together. Baba always sent cinnamon hearts on Valentines Day, Hamantashen on Purim and Chanukah cookies. Karen was an active member of many community organizations. She was a member of the Board of Directors at the Shaarey Zedek and a Co-President of its Sisterhood. She was also very involved with the Hadassah-Wizo Council of Winnipeg. She volunteered for the Combined Jewish Appeal, Meals on Wheels, Winnipeg Harvest and many other worthwhile charities. The Wise family would like to thank her many friends and family who were there for her during her illness and who have continued to be so supportive. We are all so appreciative. Those wishing to make a donation in Karen's memory may so do to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Child Life Department at www.goodbear.mb.ca or to another charity of their choosing.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 02, 2011