JESSIE ROCKETT MILLER

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JESSIE ROCKETT MILLER On Friday, February 13, 2015 a private family Funeral Service for Jessie was held in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Feb 14, 2015

JESSIE ROCKETT MILLER (nee LOW) September 1918 - February 2015 Peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Jessie Miller passed away at Poseidon Care Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 96 years. Jessie is survived, and will be sadly missed, by her sons Alan (Alix) and Barry (Linda); son-in-law Garry Bears; grandchildren Donald (Tamara), Kimberly (Tony), Bryan (Sandra), Michael (Carly), Heather (Kris), Delaney (Jon), Jarrett (Carlie), David (Alison), Marc (Kristen), and Christine (Kirby); great-grandchildren Rhyann, Dyson, Antoni, Miguel, April, Matthew, Steven, Sydney, Sean, Kyle, Hudson, Logan, Emmett, Ava, Devon, Mila and Cade. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Glen; her daughter Darlene Bears; sisters Raye (Harry) and Marjorie; brother Jack Low (Irene); brothers-in-law Fred (Aileen), Sidney (Lil), and Howard (Amy); sister-in-law Vina Hastings (Jack); and great-grandson Caymin. On September 26, 1918, Mom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She met her future husband, Glen, when she was just 12. They were married 12 years later on August 19, 1942. Mom lost her love and best friend when Dad passed away in 2010. At the time of her marriage, Mom worked in Eaton's Catalogue. During the war, she followed our dad to the west coast where their first child, Alan, was born. After the war, they lived in Winnipeg's west end before moving to St. Vital, where Darlene was born and then to Crescentwood where their last child, Barry, was born. Mom and Dad eventually settled in St. James spending many wonderful years on Rita Street. For many years, Mom was a member of the Women's Circle of the Home Street Church of Christ Disciples. She was a member of the YMCA - Y's Minettes Club rising to the position of Regional Director. She loved bowling in the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League at Polo Park Lanes and remembered the friends Mom made with fondness. Most summers were spent at the cottage at Whytewold Beach, however, together with Dad, they managed to travel to England, Hawaii, Palm Springs, and across Canada. Mom loved to knit and bake. The house was filled with warm mitts and afghans along with the aroma of fresh chocolate chip cookies and cakes in the cupboard. She was extremely fond and proud of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For Mom it was all about family. She is now once again reunited with our dad proving "true love never ends". On Friday, February 13, 2015 a private family Funeral Service for Jessie will be held in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard. We would like to thank the wonderful "first floor" staff at Poseidon Care Centre. Your kindness and compassion for our mother put our minds at ease. Donations to Jessie's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Unit 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Feb 7, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2015