JONINA LILJA GISLASON (SVANBERGSON)

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JONINA LILJA GISLASON (nee SVANBERGSON) February 11, 1920 December 6, 2012 Peacefully after a brief illness, Jonina Gislason passed away on December 6, 2012 at the Arborg District Hospital at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband Oli S. Gislason (1999) and her eldest daughter, Viola Swanson (1981). Jonina was the last remaining child of Svanberg and Aslaug Sigfusson. Left to cherish her memory son-in-law Floyd Swanson and family, Dwayne (Penny) children Eric and Neely, Blair (Lizette), Randy (Lori) son Kyle; daughter Linda (Wally) Finnbogason and family, Russell (Jean) children Nashelle and Lacey, Daryl (Carolyn) children, Christopher, Jennifer (Mathew) Appleyard and their children Lucas, Athan, and Izabella, and Vernette (Jim) McIntosh children Tyler and Mackenzie (Pierre); son Arthur (Karen) Gislason and family Cheryl Gallagher children Rylea and Sean, Corrine (Tommi) Einarson and family Sheena, Drew and Matthias, Terrence Gislason, Svanberg (Collette) children Braydon and Levon, Wade (Stacy) daughters Karlie and Brenley, Marla Hjorleifson sons Colby and Davis; daughter Gail (Keith) Eliasson son Kelsey (Karine); son Byron Gislason (Chantelle Brunette) daughter Gabrielle Viola and step-daughter Jessica Eyssens. Jonina was born February 11, 1920 at the family farm, Blomsturvellir in Geysir. She married Oli on July 1, 1939 and they celebrated their 60th anniversary in 1999. They took over the present family farm in 1950 and she remained there until her passing. Mom worked really hard on the farm and she enjoyed every aspect of farm life right to her last days. Mom enjoyed walking in the forest , especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also spent a lot of time with them swinging on the ropes in the hayloft which she still did herself to the enjoyment of her grandchildren at age 85. We will all miss her so much as she was such a part of us, family was her pride and joy! We would like to thank the Arborg and Riverton ambulance attendants for their fast response and their compassion to Mom and also the Arborg and District Hospital for their kindness and care for Mom. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Geysir Hall at 1:00 p.m. with Mona Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Geysir Cemetery, the Geysir Hall or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Private family interment will precede the service. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL ARBORG (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2012