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NATALIE DAWN (NAT) DAL
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2020
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NATALIE DAWN (NAT) DAL
Natalie was born in 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first child of Ron and Bonnie Dreger of Morris, Manitoba, and older sister of Travis and Tashia. She went to K-12 in Morris, Manitoba and participated and excelled in every sport under the sun. Her creativity and artistic nature were also evident from an early age. She met the love of her life at the age of 14, Chris Wall from Lowe Farm, Manitoba.
They were married in 2006 at Pine Ridge Hollow in Manitoba. They lived in Winnipeg and Morris in the first couple of years of their marriage, and in April of 2009 their first child, Zeila Skye was born. Natalie took hairdresser training and worked at Edward Carriere Salon in Winnipeg. In late 2010 they moved to Prince Rupert, BC and Maverick River was born in February of 2011. Natalie loved living in Prince Rupert and embraced all the hiking, kayaking and outdoor living that she could while they were there. She worked briefly as a longshoreman with the logging industry and revelled in proving to the older men on the job that she could pull her weight. In early 2013 they moved to Fort Frances, Ontario. Initially this was going to be a temporary move - Natalie had her sights set on settling back in British Columbia in the Osoyoos area. However, they were pleasantly surprised with Fort Frances and all it had to offer in terms of amenities for the kids and outdoor living for their family, and soon plans changed to staying there indefinitely. Natalie got involved in the community with things like lobbying for French-Immersion in the schools, on the board for Kids & Company, being Mrs. Clause in the Christmas parade, etc. They enrolled the kids in music and sports activities, and purchased a cabin just 45 minutes out of town for their family to enjoy. Natalie added Chewy and Yeti (their Pomeranians) to their lives and they were well-loved members of the family. In the past two plus years they had opened their home to foster children, sharing their loving home with kids who desperately needed it. At the time of Natalie's passing, they were a family of seven. Natalie made sure all five kids were getting the education they needed during Covid but also making sure they had joy in their lives. Bonfires, picnics, dance parties, swimming, fishing, toad-catching - this little family had made the most of their Covid isolation and were a happy little bunch.
Natalie is survived by her loving husband Chris Wall, her children, Zeila (11) and Maverick (9) all of Fort Frances, her parents, Ron and Bonnie Dreger of Morris, her grandmother Edna Dreger of Morris, MB, her sister Tashia Lynn Dreger (Andrew Sheldon) of Winnipeg, MB, her brother Travis Alexander Dreger (Karine Dreger) and nephew Everett Ray Dreger of St. Agathe, MB. Also her mother and father-in-law, Ray and Denise Wall of Lowe Farm, MB, brother-in-law Derek (Richelle) of St. Agathe, MB, sister-in-law Tamara Houle (Rob) and her niece and nephew, Olivia and Ben of Morris, MB. She also leaves to mourn a large number of cousins, aunts and uncles, extended family and friends.
Natalie was predeceased by her cousin Rheal Berard in August of 2009.
Private Celebrations of Life will be held in Fort Frances, ON on Wednesday, August 26 and in Morris, MB on Saturday, August 29.
Donations can be made to the Go Fund Me Page in Memory of Natalie and the family will choose charities to "gift" in Natalie's honour in future.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2020
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Ron & Bonnie and family. Our deepest condolences to you and family on the passing of Natalie. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Kevin & Michelle Barbour (Friends ) on: Aug 30, 2020
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Our hearts go out to your entire extended family. Please know that you have a whole community of friends and family who are here for you. Our most sincere condolences. Rick and Brandi - Posted by: Rick Sutcliffe (Friend) on: Aug 29, 2020
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We are so very sorry to hear of Natalie’s passing. It has been awhile since we saw her, but we are remembering her in all her many sports uniforms. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. - Posted by: Kathy and Michael Bially (Friends ) on: Aug 29, 2020
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Our thoughts and prayers to Natalie’s loved ones at this difficult time. - Posted by: Rick & Debbie Small. (Bobrowski ) (Distant relative) on: Aug 28, 2020
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Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with The Wall family; Ray and Denise, Derek, Tamara and families, the Drieger families and most sincerely to Chris and his family. Our hearts are saddened by your loss. - Posted by: Gerald and Colette Houle (Friends and family to the Walls) on: Aug 28, 2020
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Bonnie, Ron and family, Den and I are so saddened by your lost of Natalie. Thinking of you all during this horrific time and sending you our thoughts. In friendship, Gwen and Den - Posted by: Gwen and Denis Sutton (Friends) on: Aug 27, 2020
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Our heartfelt sympathy on the sudden loss of your precious Natalie. Such a beautiful smile that will forever live on in her family’s...GOD bless you all in your sadness. Love the Bram Family - Posted by: Bonnie Bram (Family friend) on: Aug 26, 2020
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So sorry for your loss - prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Heaven just needed another beautiful angel - Posted by: Paulette and Pal (friend to Natalie's parents) on: Aug 26, 2020
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Sincere sympathy to all of Natalie's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Vicki Tronrud (Bobrowski) and family - Posted by: Vicki Tronrud (Bobrowski) (Distant Cousin) on: Aug 26, 2020
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Condolences To Ron and Bonnie. - Posted by: Richard Bobrowski (distant family) on: Aug 26, 2020
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My heartfelt condolences to Denise and Ray Wall and to all the family and friends of Natalie. May she RIP - Posted by: Darlene Luniw (friend) on: Aug 26, 2020
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Our sincere condolences in the loss of your daughter, wife, sister, niece, cousin, friend. Our thoughts and prayers and are with you all at this very sad time. You have another angel in heaven watching over you. ❣️😇 🙏 - Posted by: Jackie and Yves Sabourin (Friend of family) on: Aug 26, 2020