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YVONNE JOAN PARSONS (SYMCHYCH)
Born: Nov 27, 1934
Date of Passing: Aug 03, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryYVONNE JOAN PARSONS (nee SYMCHYCH) It is will great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan at the Fred Douglas Lodge on August 3, 2012 at the age of 77. Joan was born in Dauphin, MB on November 27, 1934. She was raised on the farm in Markham District of Gilbert Plains, MB. There she attended Markham School for grades 1 to 8 then continued her education in Dauphin where she went onto nurses training at Dauphin General Hospital and graduated with her Licensed Practical Nurses degree. She moved to Winnipeg and was employed at the St. Boniface General Hospital as an LPN and then in the Medical Records Department where she retired after 35 years. While living in Winnipeg, Joan met the love of her life Robert Leslie Parsons. They married on February 20, 1954 and together they raised four children. Joan enjoyed reading, knitting, music, dancing, camping, fishing, curling or just getting together to play cards on a Saturday night. She especially enjoyed taking her family back to the farm during summer holidays, or travelling to Thief River Falls for their annual curling bonspiel but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joan was predeceased by your husband Bob in 1977. Her mother Mary and stepfather George Spencer, and her grandparents Peter and Anne Symchych of Dauphin, MB. Joan was a quiet, caring and giving person and will be dearly missed by her children Terry, Sherrie (Edward) Hurrie, Roberta (Ken), Douglas. Her brothers Robert, Jim (Lois) Spencer, grand-children Terrence, Laura (David) Glasgow, Mark Hurrie, step-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In accordance with Joan's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Fred Douglas Lodge, 1275 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg, MB on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Fred Douglas Lodge for their kindness, care and compassion. Memorial donations may be made in Joan's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or a charity of your choice. Mom, you're home. We love you and miss you. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Joan was a special person. I worked with her at St. B in Medical Records. She looked after my youngest 2 children occasionally. We kept in touch through greeting cards always. My Collie Maisie and I visited her at the Lodge. I was preparing my Christmas greetings and knowing of Joan's health said to my husband I will have to get into Winnipeg and visit Joan. He looked up her name in the FP and I was saddened to have not known, but happy that gentle Joan was now at rest. Even in her failing health, she was move in her wheelchair and express a need to help others at the Lodge. Joan you made the world a better place. - Posted by: Laurie Shone (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2012
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My sincerest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Carrie Mirus () on: Aug 15, 2012
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Joan & I grew up together as Uncle George & my family farmed together. I have many great memories as kids and Joan always was a kind quiet natured person. Our sincere thoughts are with her family at this time, hold your memories close. - Posted by: Sheila (Spencer) Evason (Cousin) on: Aug 15, 2012
