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In loving memoryHEATHER DAWN PROST(nee Derksen)Feb. 7, 1961-Sept. 5, 2020It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Heather Prost, beloved wife of Norman of 38 years of marriage, and dearly loved mom of Katelyn (fiancée Peter Doroshuk), on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital, at the age of 59 years. She will also be sorely missed by her brother Rick (Gladys) Derksen, sisters Marlene Sobering and Carol (Reg) Harder, and Norm’s brothers and sisters, Ken (Liz), Gerry (Darlene), Gordon, Marlene (Vic) Naworynski, Bev (Gerald) Kornelson and Fran (Fraser) Kulba, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Helen Derksen, brother-in-law Doug Sobering, nephew Brett Sobering, and mother and father-in-law Stan and Gertie Prost.Born on Feb. 7, 1961, Heather lived her entire life in Steinbach, graduating from the SRSS. She loved her job at Derksen Printers where she was employed for 41 years in the graphic arts department until she became ill. Heather was a kind and loving person who enjoyed the simple things in life and being out with family and friends. She loved shopping, taking hours to pick out just the right thing. She loved going out for breakfast on Saturday with her siblings and going out for suppers with the girls from work.Heather enjoyed road trips and travelling to Mexico with her daughter and sisters, deciding that Los Cabos had the best desserts. She just loved and adored Kate and was always open to Kate bringing home unusual and interesting pets which she would help lovingly care for. Her dog Soko was always waiting for her at the door.Together, Norm and Heather would go for drives finding the most interesting places along the way. Whenever someone would mention a new restaurant, you could be sure Norm had already taken Heather there.The last few years had been a challenge for Heather as she battled with cancer. She never complained throughout her treatments. When her cancer returned, the complications that came with it were just too hard to overcome.The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and all the caregivers at the Health Sciences Centre and the Bethesda Regional Hospital for their care during this difficult time.At Heather’s request, no formal service will be held.
HEATHER DAWN PROST
(nee Derksen)
Feb. 7, 1961-Sept. 5, 2020
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Heather Prost, beloved wife of Norman of 38 years of marriage, and dearly loved mom of Katelyn (fiancée Peter Doroshuk), on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital, at the age of 59 years. She will also be sorely missed by her brother Rick (Gladys) Derksen, sisters Marlene Sobering and Carol (Reg) Harder, and Norm’s brothers and sisters, Ken (Liz), Gerry (Darlene), Gordon, Marlene (Vic) Naworynski, Bev (Gerald) Kornelson and Fran (Fraser) Kulba, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Helen Derksen, brother-in-law Doug Sobering, nephew Brett Sobering, and mother and father-in-law Stan and Gertie Prost.Born on Feb. 7, 1961, Heather lived her entire life in Steinbach, graduating from the SRSS. She loved her job at Derksen Printers where she was employed for 41 years in the graphic arts department until she became ill. Heather was a kind and loving person who enjoyed the simple things in life and being out with family and friends. She loved shopping, taking hours to pick out just the right thing. She loved going out for breakfast on Saturday with her siblings and going out for suppers with the girls from work.Heather enjoyed road trips and travelling to Mexico with her daughter and sisters, deciding that Los Cabos had the best desserts. She just loved and adored Kate and was always open to Kate bringing home unusual and interesting pets which she would help lovingly care for. Her dog Soko was always waiting for her at the door.Together, Norm and Heather would go for drives finding the most interesting places along the way. Whenever someone would mention a new restaurant, you could be sure Norm had already taken Heather there.The last few years had been a challenge for Heather as she battled with cancer. She never complained throughout her treatments. When her cancer returned, the complications that came with it were just too hard to overcome.The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and all the caregivers at the Health Sciences Centre and the Bethesda Regional Hospital for their care during this difficult time.At Heather’s request, no formal service will be held.
As published in The Carillon on Sep 09, 2020
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I have incredibly fond memories of Heather. She was such loyal friend, always had time to talk, go to Miller’s for fries and gravy when our parents were out and left us to our own devices, running through Derksen Printers and playing around all those stacks of paper and those big rolls of not yet printed newsprint. I’m sure we had a worn path between our childhood homes and taking all the shortcuts over other neighbors’ yards. Winters were spent at the arena and summers on our bikes and countless sleepovers! And then we would ride our bikes with sleeping bags and snacks to the hobby farm and chase the peacocks, her dad always coming to check on us to make sure we were safe. We had such wonderful and sweet childhood! We reconnected after high school and I so loved our lunches at MJs for borscht. You could always find Heather and her sisters having breakfast every Saturday at MJs. And she always made time to chat. Heather, thank you for those wonderful memories and the gift of your friendship. You will be missed by so many! Love you my friend, Lori. - Posted by: Lori Taylor (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2020