GWEN MARY HURT

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GWEN MARY HURT (ORGAN) (nee FLEGER) Gwen passed peacefully, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Golden West Centennial Lodge. Gwen was born on August 27, 1934, the third child to Archie and Grace Fleger. She grew up in the Springhill District and completed her Grade 12 at the Neepawa and Area Collegiate in 1952. She moved into Winnipeg to begin her secretarial career and started work at the parliament buildings in June of 1953. On the first day of work, she met a wonderful lady by the name of Joan Kerr, and this friendship has continued throughout all the years. Gwen also enjoyed working in the lawyer's office in Selkirk for several years, and while there, established a very special friendship with Shirley Edgington - another that would withstand the test of distance and time. During her career with the Province she also met the love of her life, Wilf Organ. They were married October 1, 1966. She had the great joy of being a step-parent to his children, Darlene and David, whom she loved dearly and thought of as her own. She and Wilf enjoyed many happy years together, living in St. James and later retiring out to Petersfield in 1976. She and Wilf also enjoyed spending some of the winter in Florida. Wilf's death in December of 1986 was difficult for Gwen, and she missed him dearly. Gwen continued to spend some time in Florida, where she eventually met Mike Hurt, who she later married. She and Mike resided in Orlando, Florida where Gwen worked part time for a greeting card company and enjoyed being out on the golf course or out on their boat. With Gwen's diagnosis of Parkinson's, and Mike's failing health, they made the move to Fort Wayne, Indiana to be closer to his family. They were only there a short time when Mike passed away in May of 2010. In February of 2011, her niece Janice flew down to meet her and return with her to Winnipeg. When driving down Portage Avenue, Gwen said it was so wonderful to look out the window to see everything was familiar! She was so happy to be home and to move into Sturgeon Creek assisted living. She was later moved to Oakview Place, then onto Golden West Lodge (GWL). Gwen won the hearts of all those who cared for her. She enjoyed and appreciated all the love, support, and friendship from the staff at GWL. Gwen thought of them as her family. She always looked forward to spending special time with her companion Brenda Reznik. Gwen also enjoyed visits from her stepdaughter Darlene and family, Carol Carson, and dear friends Claire and Donna Bell, Shirley Edgington and Joan Kerr. Gwen was also reunited with her childhood friend, Norma Caan (nee Clark) from Springhill while at Golden West - a huge blessing to Gwen. Gwen was predeceased by her parents, brother Jim Fleger and wife Norma, brother-in-law Roy North, nephew Ken North, husband Wilf Organ, step-son-in-law David Goodwillie, and husband Mike Hurt. Gwen is survived by sister, Orlo North (John Kuharski), stepchildren Darlene Goodwillie and family, and David Organ (Kathie Neu). She will be greatly missed by cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date, with interment at the Neepawa cemetery with her husband Wilf. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2017