SIGRUN (BUBBLES) GUDFINNA TIMLICK (JOHNSON)

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SIGRUN (BUBBLES) GUDFINNA TIMLICK (nee JOHNSON) 1919 - 2013 Peacefully on May 24 at age 94 Sigrun passed away with her family by her side. Lovingly remembered by her son, Malcolm Timlick (VE4MG) (Heather) of McCreary, MB and Karen LeMaistre (Mark) of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Amy Sheffield (Steven) of Calgary and Jason Timlick of Winnipeg, Jillian Stobart (Mike) of Zurich, Switzerland, and Scott LeMaistre (Christine) of Winnipeg. Predeceased by her husband Theodore (VE4TT) in 1983 and by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by one sister, Sylvia Hnetka of Calgary; and in-laws Irene Anderson of Winnipeg and Grant Timlick (Marion ) of Kelowna, BC. Daughter of Icelandic immigrants and one of 12 children, she grew up on Ingersoll, graduating from Daniel MacIntyre. She worked for Burns and Co., Greb Shoes and for 25 years at Standard Aero (known as "Siggie"). Bubbles lived 40 years on Magnus Ave. and her retirement years in Island Lakes, The Rosewood and River Park Gardens. In 1954 Bubbles became one of the province's first female Amateur Radio Operators, VE4ST, became President and life member of the Canadian Ladies' Amateur Radio Association; Canadian Director of the Young Ladies' Radio League, and a member of the Ontario Trilliums Radio Club. In retirement, Bubbles volunteered at Fred Douglas Lodge, traveled to many parts of the world and enjoyed hobbies such as ceramics, clay pottery, embroidering and gardening. She especially loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church. Alzheimer's disease was dealt with grace and dignity; and she always kept a positive outlook and a smile for everyone, living up to her nickname of Bubbles. The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Rosewood and River Park Gardens for their excellent care and compassion. They helped extend Bubbles' life by many years, and we are most grateful. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 580 Victor Street, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements by Bardal Funeral Home and you can also view the longer obituary at www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2013