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MARY MACIVER (BUTCHART)
Born: Jun 12, 1925
Date of Passing: Nov 04, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY MACIVER (nee BUTCHART) June 12, 1925 - November 4, 2012 Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, Mary MacIver passed into the hands of our loving Father in Heaven at the age of 87 years. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, A. J. (Jack) MacIver; her devoted son Douglas Gordon MacIver, her brother John Butchart and her sisters Anne Loreque and Edna Storsater. Mary is survived by her devoted children: A. J. (Sandy) (Terri Roese) of Coquitlam; Ian (Wendy) of Toronto; Laura-Leigh Brook (Jim) of Breckenridge, Colorado, Evelyn MacIver (wife of Douglas); Tracy van der Ende (Herb) of Vancouver, Kim Turnley (Dave) of Winnipeg, Jackie Dragojevic (Mike) of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Also mourning her loss are her grand-children, Meghan (Martin); Melissa (Juan, Lola, Max and Johna); Bryan (Katye), Nicole, and Michael; Drewe (Erika); John James; Tyler (Nicole); Ryan (Maya); Shelley; Douglas Jr. (Meagan); Andrew; Alexandria; Ryan; Susan (Joe), Zachary, Danielle, Shauna, Jonmikal, and Seth. Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law; Phyllis MacIver and Frances Ballingall, along with her many nieces and nephews. The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again. Author Unknown Mary was a Winnipeg girl through and through! Born and raised on Parker Avenue she attended St. Ignatius and graduated from Kelvin High. Her happiest times were spent with her sisters and brother on weekends via train to Grand Beach dancing at the Dance Pavilion. On one such adventure she met her husband to be and on November 10, 1945 she married her sweetheart Jack. More than anything Mary taught her children manners and morals': to be polite to one another and to be kind to strangers. She had a generosity that set a very high standard for her children to follow. When invited anywhere she never arrived empty handed, whether it was to provide home baked cookies, soup or a newly knitted sweater or quilt for a grandchild, Mary came into your home with a gift in one hand and her arms full of love. In addition to the many gifts and life skills that she patiently handed down to her children and grandchildren, Mary also spent countless hours volunteering her time to the Nearly New Shop and the Canadian Cancer Society. It was a short hop from Niakwa Park to her family retreat on the south shores of Falcon Lake where she enjoyed the sounds of Conway Twitty and other country western music during the day; fell asleep to the lullabye of the loons at night and always smiled at the laughter of her children and grandchildren where she doted on them with special treats served on the cottage deck overlooking the water. She was known for saying just sit there, I will bring you something'. After all, it was her kitchen'. Later, when visiting her children who tried to emulate her skills would hear I wouldn't do it that way, but! it's your kitchen', and everyone would laugh. Together with Jack, they built Midway Chrysler and participated in many charitable organizations through the years. However, he would be the first to say that Mary was the glue that kept the family intact and she was the one to maintain communication with their children living in several different cities throughout North America. Her children echo that sentiment in spades'. Her friends often told her children, Mary was someone you wanted to meet and your life was richer for having known her'. Mary's family would like send their heartfelt thanks to all those who tended to Mary's needs over the last years especially Dr. Broda and Tamara; Nurse Jan Kothuber at the Shaftesbury Residence; Danny Lee and the pharmaceutical staff at London Drugs; her special care-givers Mabrat, Mei-Ling and Chuck, Heather; Dr. George, Dr. Borrett and staff at the Grace Hospital. The family would also like to extend special thanks to Dr. Albert Rosenberg, who delivered all seven children, for his special friendship and dedication to our mother over the years. A celebration of the life of Mary MacIver was held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). A mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue (across from Safeway) on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the CNIB, 1080 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M3 (study of macular degeneration), the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 9Z9. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Nov 10, 2012
MARY MACIVER (nee BUTCHART) June 12, 1925 - November 4, 2012 Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, Mary MacIver passed into the hands of our loving "Father in Heaven" at the age of 87 years. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, A. J. (Jack) MacIver; her devoted son Douglas Gordon MacIver; her brother John Butchart, and her sisters Anne Loreque and Edna Storsater. Mary is survived by her devoted children: A. J. (Sandy) (Terri Roese) of Coquitlam; Ian (Wendy) of Toronto; Laura-Leigh Brook (Jim) of Breckenridge, Colorado, Evelyn MacIver (wife of Douglas); Tracy van der Ende (Herb) of Vancouver, Kim Turnley (Dave) of Winnipeg, Jackie Dragojevic (Mike) of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Also mourning her loss are her grandchildren, Meghan (Martin); Melissa (Juan, Lola, Max and Johna); Bryan (Katye), Nicole, and Michael; Drewe (Erika); John James; Tyler (Nicole); Ryan (Maya); Shelley; Douglas Jr. (Meagan); Andrew; Alexandria; Ryan; Susan (Joe), Zachary, Danielle, Shauna, Jonmikal, and Seth. Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law: Phyllis MacIver and Frances Ballingall along with her many nieces and nephews. The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me". Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again. Author Unknown Mary was a Winnipeg girl through and through! Born and raised on Parker Avenue she attended St. Ignatius and graduated from Kelvin High. Her happiest times were spent with her sisters and brother on weekends via train to Grand Beach dancing at the Dance Pavilion. On one such adventure she met her husband to be and on November 10, 1945 she married her sweetheart Jack. More than anything Mary taught her children manners and morals': to be polite to one another and to be kind to strangers. She had a generosity that set a very high standard for her children to follow. When invited anywhere she never arrived empty handed, whether it was to provide home baked cookies, soup or a newly knitted sweater or quilt for a grandchild Mary came into your home with a gift in one hand and her arms full of love. In addition to the many gifts and life skills that she patiently handed down to her children and grandchildren, Mary also spent countless hours volunteering her time to the Nearly New Shop and the Canadian Cancer Society. It was a short hop from Niakwa Park to her family retreat on the south shores of Falcon Lake where she enjoyed the sounds of Conway Twitty and other country western music during the day; fell asleep to the lullabye of the loons at night and always smiled at the laughter of her children and grandchildren where she doted on them with special treats served on the cottage deck overlooking the water. She was known for saying "just sit there, I will bring you something". After all, it was her kitchen'. Later, when visiting her children, who tried to emulate her skills, would hear "I wouldn't do it that way, but! its your kitchen", and everyone would laugh. Together with Jack, they built Midway Chrysler and participated in many charitable organizations through the years. However, he would be the first to say that Mary was the glue that kept the family intact and she was the one to maintain communication with their children living in several different cities throughout North America. Her children echo that sentiment in spades'. Her friends often told her children, "Mary was someone you wanted to meet and your life was richer for having known her". Mary's family would like send their heartfelt thanks to all those who tended to Mary's needs over the last years especially Dr. Broda and Tamara; Nurse Jan Kothuber at the Shaftesbury Residence; Danny Lee and the pharmaceutical staff at London Drugs; her special care-givers Mabrat, Mei-Ling and Chuck, Heather; Dr. George, Dr. Borrett and staff at the Grace Hospital. The family would also like to extend special thanks to Dr. Albert Rosenberg, who delivered all seven children, for his special friendship and dedication to our mother over the years. A celebration of the life of Mary MacIver will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue (across from Safeway) on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. If friends so desire donations may be made to the C.N.I.B., 1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M3 (study of macular degeneration); the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 9Z9. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Nov 6, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Some of my best memories growing up Include going to Mary's cabin with Sandy and my mom and has a permanent roots in my heart. We will miss you very much. Thank you for enriching my life love Melissa - Posted by: Melissa Robidart Ramirez () on: Nov 13, 2012
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A tribute to a sister by a brother on behalf of our mother My siblings and I wanted to celebrate the life of our mother without adding to our ever present emotional distress by bringing attention to any one particular child of our parents. As a consequence, we made no effort to give special acknowledgment to any of Mary’s children at her celebration of life on Wednesday or in her Eulogy at the Mass celebrated on Thursday. If our mother were here today she would have told us all that we were remiss in our inaction on this point. Over the years each of the children has helped out our parents in varying degrees. When she was young and single, our youngest sister Jacqueline was a tremendous helpmate to our mother, taking her to doctors’ appointments, shopping and other outings. When my late brother Douglas and his family returned to Winnipeg from Toronto, his Sunday outings with our mother while she was at the Shaftesbury residence was a treasured experience for our mother. The rest of us lived across the country with their own families: [Ian in Toronto], [nurse sister Laura in Kansas & later Colorado], [Jackie in Toronto], [Tracy and I in B.C.]. Although we all visited several times a year, and Tracy and Laura spent weeks at a time in Winnipeg over the last several years when mother was seriously injured or ill, the true burden over the past 6 years for the welfare of our mother rested solely on the shoulders of our sister Kim Turnley, whom we all affectionately call the ‘little General’. She alone was the constant daily companion to our mother who carried the additional responsibilities of wife to her husband and mother to her 2 children. In consultation with our mother, Kim arranged for mom’s needed additional private health care workers both in and out of hospital, drove mom to her many doctors’ appointments, hair appointments, shopping, banking, business interests, decorating her apartment for special seasons [Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving] and providing her siblings with constant updates on the state of health of our mother. Kim gave up the things the other children took for granted as we were not there. Kim relinquished her personal desires, gave up the family vacations in winter, and surrendered her weekend trips to the lake in her selfless devotion to our mother [who became more solitary in her later years]. As a family, we do share a deep and abiding love for one another. As a family we wanted to correct this oversight and we collectively apologize to our mother for having failed to publicly acknowledge our sister Kim’s special contributions to our mother and to us siblings. Thank you Kim, you are our special treasure. - Posted by: Sandy MacIver (son) on: Nov 09, 2012
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My condolences to your family. I learned a lot when attending the celebration of Doug's life. I learned how close you all were. Great children evolve from great parents. In time you might hear from them if you just open your hearts and listen. The honking of a horn perhaps. - Posted by: Laurie Gyde (High school friend of Doug and niakwa park) on: Nov 08, 2012
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We are longtime neighbours from Falcon Lk and it has never been quite the same without Jack and Mary whose cottage was just down the road from ours - -another friend just informed us of Mary's passing since we returned to AZ from Falcon - God Bless You Mary - - PMM - Posted by: marlene and greig mitchell (friends from Falcon Lake, MB) on: Nov 07, 2012
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Although Jack Banman has had three strokes, he still remembers many wonderful times with the MacIver family, in the automobile business and on the dock at Falcon Lake. If Jack was able to comment I know he would send condolences and wish love to all of Jack and Mary's family, at this time. - Posted by: Jack Banman (Lifelong Friend) on: Nov 07, 2012
