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VIOLET EMELIA GILES
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVIOLET EMELIA GILES (nee PEHRSON) 1933 - 2015 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Vi on January 26, 2015, with her family by her side. Vi was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Ellen Pehrson, her sister Audrey Pearson, her brother-in-law Gordon Pearson, and her fiancé, Stan Drozda. She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Trina Brazzoni (Robin), Shareen Coates (Dean), and Cyndy Rheubottom (Glen) as well as her four granddaughters, Tegan, Kirstie, Britt Brazzoni and Amy Rheubottom. Vi was born in Winnipeg and raised in St. Vital, the youngest daughter of Ellen and Henry Pehrson. She attended both Glenwood School and Glenlawn Collegiate. Mom held various secretarial positions and retired from a career with the Government of Manitoba, in the Vital Statics Department. Mom was an amazing lady who enriched everyone's life she met. She possessed the most rare ability of making all those who came into contact with her, a better person. Words cannot describe the degree to which she will be sadly missed. There was no greater source of pride or pleasure in Vi's life, than her family and vast array of friends. While her children were growing up, you could find Mom driving her three children as well as her sisters' three children (Karin, Verla and Gary) to the family cottage, the Golden Glow, in Ponemah Beach every weekend. Mom had a very active social life and was rarely at home, choosing to spend time with her friends and family. She met the love of her life, Stan Drozda in the early 1990s and enjoyed a wonderful relationship of laughter and love with him until his passing. Nothing gave Mom more pleasure than sitting on the swing in her daughters and sons-in-laws' backyard waiting for the next party to begin, as well as watching the grandkids play in the pool. Even though she wasn't a good swimmer, she loved floating on a noodle and joking with the kids, "watch the hair". A celebration of Mom's life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Glenwood Community Centre on Overton. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love and you can only guess, How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near, and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, welcome home. Mom and Mr. Stan - together again.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My mother was such an amazing person and mom, her role in life seemed to help others on a constant basis. Always available to help her children and grandchildren with anything they may ask for, and I mean anything. Your guidance and love through the years has given me an amazing template to draw upon while raising our daughter, and I can only hope she turns out as wonderful and kind as you. Your face and beautiful smile is imbedded in my brain and your laughter will carry Glen, Amy and I through so many rough days ahead while we are missing you dearly. I will Love and miss you everyday for the rest of my life. Until we meet again Mom, tears will fall, my heart will ache, and when we meet again our souls will soar with happiness and dance with joy. Amy played you a song on your Violin today, as we sit and reflect on last Monday, the hardest day of our lives. Our endless love for you lives on in our hearts always. - Posted by: Cyndy (Youngest daughter) on: Feb 02, 2015
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I'm so sorry to hear of Vi's passing. Our Bingo group won't be the same without her. - Posted by: Kristine Jones (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2015
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So sorry about your Mom, Grandmother & Aunt. She was a really wonderful person! She was so full of life and so much fun to be around! She will always be in everyone's hearts! Cherish the memories. Love Brenda & Family. - Posted by: Brenda Wechnenko (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2015
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Yes, you're mother was a wonderful lady, I enjoyed her company at many of your family gatherings, from our teens and on. God blessed all of you and everyone she came in contact with her happy easy going personality which will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, I wish I could be at the celebration of her life to share and support you during this painful time. Take care of each other, God bless you all. Posted by Mike Masserey - Posted by: (Mary ) on: Jan 30, 2015
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I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Vi was a great lady and the most wonderful friend. During the past several years she had been helping me with getting to and from our "legion lunches". She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Ada Grosse - Posted by: Ada Grosse (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2015
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What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful lady, so sorry to hear of Vi's passing. I meet Vi when I became her neighbour, and we became good friends and did many things together. Such a wonderful friend, giving, caring, always concerned about others, and always had a beautiful smile, Vi you will be greatly missed by many, your friends and especially your family. Vi's greatest joy was her four granddaughters, Vi was so proud of them and always talked about them. Rest in Peace, my friend.......Fran Besko - Posted by: Fran Besko (good friend) on: Jan 29, 2015