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DOROTHEA GAYLE OLAFSON (DANIELSON) (MCKAY)
Date of Passing: Apr 08, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOROTHEA GAYLE OLAFSON (DANIELSON) (nee MCKAY) Peacefully, on April 8, 2013 at the Grace Hospice, Dorothea passed away at the age of 76 years. Dorothea was predeceased by her parents, John (Jack) and Vera McKay, sister Patricia and brother Donald. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Ernie, daughters, Debra Warren (Kirk) and Daneesa Danielson, their father Daniel; grandchildren, Josh (Stefani) and Gabrielle. She is also survived by niece Tammy, great-nephew Nicolas, great-niece Gracie-Lee, her sister Olive, nephews, and Ernie's sisters Thelma, Helga and Lil. Mom was raised on the family farm in the Ashern District. She also attended high school in Cranberry Portage and had fond memories of her time there with her Auntie Gertie and Uncle Sam Anderson. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. She began her career at age 16 as a permit teacher in Lundar and she also taught at Swan Creek, Gillam, Laura Secord and Kent Road Schools. Mom was an energetic woman with a zest for life. Her interests were varied and she was always game to try something new. She both competed in the rodeo and sewed the outfit she wore. An avid curler, Mom enjoyed the sport and the camaraderie. She also enjoyed gardening, travelling, Folklorama, the Fringe, theatre and movies. She never missed a celebration, even scheduling her treatments around social events. She loved being a grandma. Whether it was a trip to the snake pits or baking reindeer cookies, manicures at the kitchen table or the Grey Cup she was there. In recent years Mom became the family historian. She enjoyed researching and documenting her family's history for Taming the Wilderness: The Next Chapter. Mom's friends spanned the generations. She maintained life-long friendships and she particularly enjoyed reconnecting with her classmates from Teachers' College during their reunions. Mom fought a long and courageous battle against her illness. Never one to give up hope, she was looking into taking her girls to Ireland this summer. We will forever be inspired by her strength and optimism. Thank you to Dr. Daeninck, Tracy and the staff at St. Boniface Oncology and Palliative Units and to the staff at Grace Hospice for their care and kindness to Mom and the family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Grace Hospice, c/o Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, R3J 3M7 or by visiting www.gracehospitalfoundation.ca. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Apr 13, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I am sorry for your loss, Dani and Deb. I know how much your mother meant to you and how, over the years, you came to appreciate and admire her more and more. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Teresa S. () on: Apr 19, 2013
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Dorothy stayed with us in difficult times in Cranberry. She was the daughter my mom wished she had and her progression thru life was an example to all. Great sense of humour and was happy to see her hook up with Ernie the love of her life - Posted by: Siggi and Michelle 7 gIRLS (cousins) on: Apr 14, 2013
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I am sorry for your los Debbie &Dannie. Yoou Momm was such a great Lady in every sense of the word. I still have her speech that she said at my first wedding with Brian. I remember when she would come riding out at Dad & Mom's, the carnical outfits she made for us.... the birthday parties.... I could go on forever. I remember her cooking hamburger patties & pouring tomato soup over them,, I still make that today... She was an inspiration to all that knew her... My toughts & prayer's are with both of you & your families.... God has wrapped her in her arms & taken her home... The memories that you have of your Mom, you will hold forever dear in your hearts. Love Charlene - Posted by: Charlene Dziedzic,{Brewer/Rae} (friend) on: Apr 13, 2013
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Dorothy was my grade one teacher and what a great introduction to school! She was kind, patient and cheerful. She was a person dedicated to lifelong education - she and I were in a class together in my first year of university. To me she looked the same then as did when I was in her classroom. Memories are wonderful things and to her family they are most special. - Posted by: Marlene (former student) on: Apr 13, 2013
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Dorothea. You are such a beautiful lady. We will miss you. - Posted by: Darryl Eyssens (Curler st vital) on: Apr 13, 2013