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SUSAN LINDA GODAR (MCFARLAND)
Born: Mar 31, 1950
Date of Passing: May 23, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySUSAN LINDA GODAR (nee MCFARLAND) March 31, 1950 - May 23, 2012 With heavy hearts the family of Susan Godar announces the peaceful passing of a wonderful wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. We wish to give thanks for the merciful end to a prolonged and valiant struggle against early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Susan leaves precious memories with her beloved husband and best friend, Karl, her daughter Monica (Chris), son Anthony (Wakana), her mother Carol, mother-in-law Mathilda, sister Wendy (Frank), brother Mike (Joanne), sister-in-law Marie (Gord), three beautiful grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Susan was predeceased by her father, William, and father-in-law Anton. Susan was born in Creston, BC and over the years she had the opportunity to see much of Western Canada, but it was in Winnipeg where she started and established her family. She met her best friend and future husband as a nursing student at Red River Community College. Karl was completing his Arts degree at the University of Winnipeg when a friend suggested they check out the student nurses. Karl only needed to check out one. While nursing proved to be a fleeting passion, her love for Karl was ever-lasting. Marrying Karl brought her great joy and soon they began their family. She reveled in being a mom. There was always freshly baked bread in the kitchen, homemade chocolates and treats in the pantry and handmade Halloween costumes for trick or treating. While family always came first, Susan treasured the friends she made in the various clubs and associations she participated in. Whether it was a bowling league, bridge club, choral group, hanging out and exercising with the ladies at the Y or being a member of the Catholic Women's League, she made long lasting friendships. People who came to know her held her in high regard - she was valued and respected because she was so giving with her time and energy. If you needed someone she was always there. The family would like to thank Dr. Darin Feasey and Dr. Paul A. Sheldon, whose care allowed us more time with her. We would also like to thank the staff of 3 West at Concordia Hospital and Lodge 6 West at Deer Lodge Centre. Pallbearers will be Joe Sukich, Ken Chizick, Steve Sukich, Tracy Sawchuk, Doug Knight and Gord Tulloch. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 95 MacDonald Ave., officiated by Rev. Fr. Gary R. Killen. A viewing will precede the service at 12:30 p.m. A parish reception will follow interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. - Irving Berlin 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2012
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Sincere condolences on the passing of Susan. May the memories you made together help you at this time. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Gladys Hein (Friend ) on: Jun 06, 2012
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I was very saddened to hear of your loss and send greatest condolences. She put up a good fight and now is at peace with the Lord. Thinking of you at this time. - Posted by: Grace Tokle (friend from the y - close lockers) on: Jun 03, 2012
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I was so very sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She put up a good fight and now is at peace with God. God bless the family as you mourn her loss. - Posted by: Grace Tokle (a friend at the Y - close lockers) on: Jun 03, 2012
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It was an inspiration to see the love between Karl and Susan. What wonderful devotion between them. God has a lovely lady in Heaven and He'll take good care of her, now with regained freedom of body and mind. Blessings to you Karl and family. - Posted by: laura mitchell (visitor to a room mate at deer lodge) on: May 31, 2012
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Our sencere condolences. to you Karl and family. over the loss of you great wife Susan. we will miss. her. the Lozars. - Posted by: b lozar (freinds) on: May 29, 2012
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Karl and family - so sad to hear of Susan's passing. We were both on the CWL on the executive, she as Treasurer and myself as Secretary. She was great to work with and I so remember her smile - God Bless and keep you all in his heart. - Posted by: Margaret Slejko-Arnason (Fellow member of Our Lady of Lourdes CWL) on: May 29, 2012
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Dear Karl and Family Our Sympathy: What can you say, She was Sunshine with Her smile and care. She will be missed by all that knew her. She is up in heaven, waiting to be reunited with you and all of us. God needed a Angel that was pretty and nice and always smiling. There is no more pain, and she is at peace. She has gone but never forgotten. God Bless you Karl for taking such good care of your Angel. Also the rest of the family. She was blessed to have such a loving Family. May you all find peace and confort in the Lord at this trying times. - Posted by: Matt& Mary Sobocan (Freind) on: May 28, 2012
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Our most sincere condolences to Karl and his family over the loss of his wonderful wife, Susan. She was a very nice lady and will be missed. - Posted by: Al & Jan Necsefor (Neighbors / friends) on: May 28, 2012
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Karl. Thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Norma Clory (friend) on: May 28, 2012
