Florence DENBOW

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DENBOW: Sunday, Sept. 9, God welcomed another angel to the heavenly host. Florence Irene Denbow (Reynolds), born Nov. 2, 1920 at home in Leslie, SK, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Neepawa Hospital. Florence knew what hard work was at a tender age, as she helped with her eight younger siblings. Late, she worked for Dr. Chant in Foam Lake before moving to Vancouver where, along with sisters Doris and Bernice, she was employed in a butter making business. It was during this time that she met a handsome young serviceman, Les Denbow. They were married on Aug. 23, 1945, moving back to Les’s hometown of Deleau, MB in 1947. Florence belonged to the Seniors’ Club, the Legion Auxiliary, and was a dedicated and faithful member of the United Church. She still insisted on being called upon for a baking donation right up until her passing. Florence never complained, never spoke badly of anyone, and never hesitated to give a helping hand. Florence was happiest when she had her large family around her; she loved and was proud of every one of them. Missing Mom, Grandma, and GG deeply are: Sharon (Larry) Sawchuk: Jaret (Kathy), Jayleen (Paul), and Justin; Claire (Wendy): Jason (Paula) Anna, and Eyvi, Ashley (Heather) Rylan, Camryn, and Elyse, Jamie (Myrna) Lara and Callan, and Holly-Lou; Larry (Lorraine): Lawnie (Cyd), and Devan (Jamie); Shirley (Richard) Porosky: Shelley (Shane) Brandon and Laurynn, and Chris; Darlene (Neil) Hockin: Noreen (Greg) Joshua, Noah, Sawyer, Asher, and Talia, and Trent (Jen) Luke; her siblings Bernice Rose, Phyllis Hunter, Virgil (Jean) Reynolds, Lillian (Lloyd) Single, and Elaine (Duane) Narfason; her in-laws Ella, and Joan Reynolds, Rita Denbow, Ross (Vivian) Denbow, Isabella Boorman, and Carman Denbow; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Les (1978), parents Ernie and Irene Reynolds, parents-in-law John and Lydia-Jane Denbow, siblings Frank, and Harry Reynolds, and Doris Taschuk; brothers-in-law Jack Rose, Vic Taschuk, Stewart Hunter, Alvin, Harold, Scott, Reuben, Lyle, Cleve, and Lloyd Denbow, Eric Lever, and Fred Boorman; sisters-in-law Donna Reynolds, Buddy, Eva, Vera, Vivian, Eileen, and Helen Denbow; nieces Gail Taschuk and Marlaine Boorman, and nephews Rodney Hunter and Jack Denbow. The family extends a huge thank you to Allison Dayholos; Lori Speiss and the rest of the crews of the ambulances and STARS helicopter; the Brandon General Hospital staff, especially nurse Susan; Dr. Milligan, the nursing staff, and the Palliative Care Unit of Neepawa Hospital; and Rita Friesen. We appreciated your wonderful care and consideration. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at 2:30 pm at the Knox United Church, Plumas with Rita Friesen officiating. Honourary Pallbearers will be her 13 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to Knox United Church, Plumas, or Big Grass Community Foundation, Plumas Fund. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 11, 2012