Mary OLIVER

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OLIVER: Mary Ethel Elizabeth “Beth” (nee Lorimer) peacefully passed away in her home on October 13th, 2010 surrounded by her family. Beth was born on July 14th, 1928 to Herb and Mamie Lorimer of Pope, Manitoba. She was educated at Kenton and Crandall then the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg earning her Nursing RN diploma in 1949. In 1951 she married Lloyd Oliver of Miniota. Beth was well respected for her work in Hamiota, Elkhorn and Birtle hospitals. She retired in 1993 then enjoyed golfing, gardening, and bridge. She was a dedicated member of the Miniota United Church, the Parkissimo Lodge board, and the Miniota welcoming committee. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and community member. Family and friends gathered on October 16th at the Miniota United Church in celebration of a life well lived. Pallbearers were her beloved grandchildren. Interment followed at the Miniota Cemetery and a reception followed at the Miniota hall. Beth is survived by her husband Lloyd, sons Dennis (Beth), Brian (Mary-Jean), Darcy, daughters, Julia (Bryan) Schettler, Betty (Paul) Croft, sister Marg Brown, brother Colin Lorimer and numerous grandchildren. Beth was predeceased by her parents, Herb and Mamie Lorimer, her sister Patsy Lorimer, sons Ted Oliver and Paul Oliver and grandson Tyler Oliver. The Oliver family extend thanks to the Hamiota District Health Centre for their excellent care. The Miniota UCW for the delicious funeral lunch; the Miniota community, friends for the visits; donations of food and cards. Donations in Beth’s memory may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415 1st St. Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2W8 or the Miniota and Area Foundation, Box 70, Miniota, Manitoba, R0M1M0 or one’s charity of choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 23, 2010