JANET BUSH (HILL)

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JANET BUSH (nee HILL) The family of Janet Bush is sad to announce her passing on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Janet is survived by her son Cameron (Steven); daughter Kaleigh (Shawn); sisters Norah Campbell and Carol Nichol; brother-in-law Gary Nichol; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Dan; mother Dora; father Richard; and brother Ricky, who passed away in early childhood. Mom was born in Vita, Manitoba and spent most of her early childhood living in the Southeastern part of the province, with periods in Badger, Marchand and finally Hadashville, where she made lifelong friends in Florence and Dennis Kupiak. She grew up in a tight-knit family, and remained close to her sisters throughout her life. After the sudden passing of their father when Mom was a girl, the family moved to Winnipeg where she graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate and later attended secretarial college. Mom initially worked as a legal secretary, before spending many years at Pool Elevators. During this time Mom met and married Dan, and together they enjoyed trips to Europe, Bermuda, Florida and Hawaii, the memories of which she always treasured. Mom stayed home following the arrival of her kids but later returned to the workforce, including positions at The Safety Centre and, in the years immediately preceding her retirement, at Chicken Delight Head Offices. Though she lived with chronic health issues for the last few years, Mom had many more good days than bad, and was grateful for her extended periods of good health. Mom had a great many pastimes over the years, most of them creative - photography, gardening, crafting, reading and flower arranging were a few among many. Most of all, Mom loved people: she cherished her friends and loved her whole extended family; she always valued and cared for her neighbours and community; and she would happily talk to almost anyone. She was friendly and generous, and liked to laugh with people. She will be deeply missed. On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Janet's Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive. The family wishes to thank all of Mom's health care providers for their compassionate care, especially Dr. Wayne Poon, Dr. Pat Harris and her home care provider, Darlene. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 - 897 - 4665. Wojcik's is in care of arrangements, wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2014