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VERNA VIOLA WRIGHT (COOPER)
Born: Jun 02, 1925
Date of Passing: Oct 18, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVERNA VIOLA WRIGHT (nee COOPER) June 2, 1925 - October 18, 2013 It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Verna at the age of 88, at the Fisher Personal Care Home. Verna leaves to mourn her brother Lawrence and many nephews, nieces and friends. She was predeceased by her father George Cooper, mother Grace Cooper (nee Avery), brothers Mel, Ed Cooper, first husband Carl Ruff and second husband Wilfred Wright. Verna was born and raised in Kelso, Saskatchewan. She moved to Winnipeg where she met Carl. She worked for the Hudson Bay Co. where she was often recognized for her exceptional customer service. She remarried in 1965 and lived happily in Winnipeg with Wilfred. They retired in 1988 and moved to Fisherton where they enjoyed the country life. Verna loved gardening, dancing, and socializing with their many friends. She also adored all of her nephews, nieces and extended family. Verna spent her last seven years in the Fisher Branch Chalet and Fisher Personal Care Home. We would like to thank all of the staff for their caring support. She will be dearly missed. Memorial service will be held by the Fisher Funeral Home on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home in Fisher Branch, MB. Reverend James Thiessen will be officiating. Interment at the Fisherton Cemetery in Fisherton, MB. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. In care of arrangements. Fisher Branch, MB 204-372-6271 or 204-372-6803
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2013
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I would like to say the picture posted of Verna here says it all. The warmth in this woman Verna radiates from within her out. The story posted by Adele is so nice to read. Verna touched my heart more than once. Verna and her husband Wilfred spent some Christmas dinners and many evenings at my parents place. Her presence and her caring way at our home added to my treasured memories growing up. Her presence was always so proper, stable and elegant. - Posted by: Bonny Skuba (Friend) on: Oct 23, 2013
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I remember Mrs. Wright with great fondness from The Bay children's department and for a very special reason. One day she sent me to get change in the men's suit department, this was in the fall of 1970. I saw a young man in the department who took my breath away! I joked with Mrs. Wright when I got back saying she could send me for change anytime because I thought I had spotted "Mr. Right" ! Six months later I had the opportunity to meet him at The Bay's 300th birthday party. We got engaged a year later and I went to Mrs. Wright and told her first because I felt she was responsible for the romance! We were together for 30 years before he passed from cancer in 2000. I still think it's because of her that I met my future husband and will never forget her! - Posted by: Adele Deegan (worked at the Bay) on: Oct 22, 2013