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Dorothy Schnell
Date of Passing: Jan 19, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDORETHEA ELISABETH SCHNELL
April 13, 1924 – January 19, 2017
Dorothy was called to a home of eternal rest where God has taken her under His special care. She will be deeply missed but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved children, Larry (Doris) and Debra, six grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by two sisters Esther (George) and Alice and brother Gordon (Ida).
She was predeceased by her husband Otto, son Ralph, son-in-law Jim, six sisters and three brothers.
Dorothy was born in Overstoneville, Manitoba, on April 13, 1924, lived and worked on the farm, spent many hours in her garden and welcomed everyone into her home. She was a generous and caring person.
She retired to Tolstoi where she spent many hours as an active member of the Tolstoi Senior Centre. She later moved to Shady Oaks in Vita then more recently to the Vita Personal Care Home.
The funeral service was held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church Friedensthal, Ridgeville, Manitoba, with the interment at a later date.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at the Vita Personal Care Home for the care and compassion.
If friends so desire, donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Friedensthal, Ridgeville, Manitoba.
Arrangements by
BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
As published in The Carillon on Jan 20, 2017