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SHEILA STREIFLER
Born: Jun 04, 1930
Date of Passing: Dec 10, 2020
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SHEILA STREIFLER
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Nathan, and her parents, Irvine and Fanny Charach. She will be deeply missed by her children, Leesa (Kenneth), Marc (Cindy); her grandchildren Riley, Jesse, Seth, and Daniel, her siblings, Harold Charach, Neil Charach (Judy) and Elaine Campbell, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.
Sheila was born on June 4, 1930, the oldest of four children. Growing up in Winnipeg's North End, she attended St. John's High School and spent memory-filled summers at her family cottage at Winnipeg Beach. After attending the University of Manitoba, she worked as a legal secretary. During this time, she met her husband Nathan and they married in 1953. They had a wonderful marriage and Mom took great joy in being a wife, mother and homemaker. Tragically, Nathan passed away much too soon and Mom was left a widow at age 46, but with great courage and determination she rebuilt her life.
Our mother's greatest pleasure was being part of a close-knit community of family and friends. She was an active member of Winnipeg's Jewish community, giving generously of her time to ORT and Hadassah. Mom was blessed with a vibrant personality and great enthusiasm-qualities that drew people to her. She was extremely capable and savvy, and her advice was often sought out by friends and family.
She was full of pride for her four clever, handsome grandsons, always interested in what they were doing and making sure she was present in their lives.
Mom taught us so many valuable lessons, the biggest one being that of generosity and kindness. She will be remembered as a woman of great courage and inner strength, and a kind-hearted, spirited person with an enormous capacity for joy. Our love for her is eternal and she will have a special place in our family forever.
We are grateful for the care Mom received from the staff at the Simkin Centre and Dr. Wayne Manishen. We are also grateful for Maria Arbuthnot, whose love and exceptional care greatly enhanced Mom's quality of life.
Family and friends wishing to honour Sheila Streifer's memory may make a donation to the Simkin Centre, the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, or a charity of choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2020