MARIANNE GLOVER

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MARIANNE GLOVER July 25, 1925 March 17, 2012 Marianne, aged 86, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2012 with her family at her side. Marianne was born in Altona, Manitoba and lived most of her life in Winnipeg, particularly in St. James where she resided for 49 years with her husband Stephen. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1946 and then started her 40 year career in the health field. In 2010 she moved to Langley, BC to be near her daughter and grandson. She was the third oldest of nine children born to the late David and Susan Neufeld and was the beloved wife of Stephen Glover for nearly 60 years. Marianne will forever be remembered and missed by her devoted daughter Karen and treasured grandson Troy. Marianne was predeceased by her husband Stephen, daughter Patricia, brothers John, Leonard, Victor and Richard. Survived and dearly missed by sisters Dorothy and Joyce; brothers Elmer (Doreen) and Robert and countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her. Marianne loved to be with people and to really get to know them. She enjoyed playing golf with Dad and looking after her yard; particularly her flowers. For years Mom enjoyed working a community vegetable plot and at harvest time, gave most of it away to friends, family and the food bank. Mom touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity. She valued her involvement in her church and loved being one of the food ladies . A celebration of Marianne's life will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31 at Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, with Jeri Bjornson officiating. A reception will follow at the church and internment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2012