SUSAN WAISANEN (DERKSEN)

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SUSAN WAISANEN
(nee DERKSEN)
November 1, 1932 - April 13, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our dear sister Susan, at the age of 88, unexpectedly went to be with her Saviour in Heaven and to once again be joined with the love of her life, Brian.
She will be missed by her brothers, Abe (Lillian) Derksen, Bob (Judy) Derksen, stepbrother Abe (Betty Ann) Dueck, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Elizabeth (nee Penner), brothers, Irwin, Dave, Jake, Walter and Ben, sisters, Elsie, Helen, Kay and Ann.
Once retired, Susan and Brian spent the summers at their cottage in Pointe du Bois where she was the "Goldeye Smokin' Queen" and generously shared with loved ones. Susan and Brian also enjoyed travelling and went to Finland, Portugal, Cuba, Europe, Egypt and made numerous trips to California and Vancouver to see her siblings. Susan, after Brian passed away, spent a few more summers at "The Pointe" but it wasn't the same without her Brian. The last trip she took was on a bus tour to the Maritimes.
Her family would like to thank Susan's niece Linda (Henry) Wiebe for being such a close friend and helper over the past few years. Susan also enjoyed spending time with her good friends, Evelyn Drury (thank you for all your help these last weeks) and Marg Toker and looked forward to each get-together.
A private service will be held later this month, officiated by Pastor Bruce Gelhorn.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to Canadian Luthern World Relief, c/o Grace Luthern Church, 211 Kimberly Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2K 0X3.

Rest in Peace dear sister,
until we meet again.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 24, 2021