Betty FOSSUM

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FOSSUM: It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Joyce (Fleming) Fossum, of Minnedosa, MB, announce her passing on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the age of 78. Mom was born on April 1, 1938 in Winnipegosis, MB, the second youngest of 6 children born to Jim and Lena Fleming. It was in Newdale where she met the love of her life, James (Jim) Fossum, they were married on July 8, 1961. They were blessed with three children: Wayne, Angie and Shelley. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim of 54 years, children Wayne, Angie (Alan) Dmytriw, and Shelley (James) Davidson; grandchildren Michael and Carlene Dmytriw, Chris and Luke Davidson; sisters Lillian (Brad) Bradford, Mary (Frank) Williamson, May (Lionel) Assailly, Eva Fleming and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Lena Fleming and brother and sister-in-law Keith and Edna Fleming. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa United Church, Minnedosa, MB, with Rev. Elgin Hall officiating. A family Interment at Newdale South Cemetery, Newdale, MB preceded the service. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of mom, to the Manitoba Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 11, 2016