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JOAN ANNE TARDI (McDOWALL)
Born: Nov 27, 1933
Date of Passing: Sep 10, 2022
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JOAN ANNE TARDI
(nee McDOWALL)
November 27, 1933 - September 10, 2022
Joan grew up in a loving home in Norwood, with her parents, Nora and David McDowall, and her two sisters, Mary (Asselin) and Peggie (York). Joan went to King George V School and graduated from Norwood Collegiate in 1950, the Athlete of the Year. In her youth, Joan was involved and excelled in many sports; from baseball to basketball, skiing and swimming. It was at baseball at the age of 16, that she first met Jerry, the love of her life. They married on Valentines Day in 1953 and were married for over 69 years. Joan worked at Great West Life after graduating from high school, then left to raise her family. She supported Jerry in his many years of career and community service. She was committed to her family, her friends and her church and volunteered her services and talents to many organizations. Her 50 plus years of membership at the St. Vital YMCA formed many relationships, which she has cherished. From her annual canoe trip to her morning swim friends, she loved her "Y Girls". Mom was an avid swimmer. One of the accomplishments that she was most proud of was swimming across Falcon Lake in her 70s. She was a true Winnipeg sports fan. She loved the Jets, the Blue Bombers and going to Goldeyes games with Donna.
Her proudest moments were when she shared in the accomplishments of her husband, her children and her grandchildren. Mom will be remembered for her gentle kindness, her compassion, her thank you notes and her love of life.
She is survived by her husband Jerry, her children, Donna, David (Lori), Jo-Anne (Glen) and Chris (Cyndi), and her grandchildren, Jordan (Joël), Danielle (Stephen), Matthew (Katie), Laura (Rees) and Brett (Meara).
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Dakota House, especially the "kids", who she loved seeing every day, the staff at the Health Sciences Centre, including Anna and her GH3 team, and the caring and compassionate staff at the Riverview Health Centre.
In accordance with Joan's wishes, there will not be a funeral.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Words of condolence to the family may be left under the obituaries section at https://voyagefuneralhomes.com/
Rest in peace Mom.
We will miss you forever.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2022
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great YMCA friend to me and we enjoyed our coffee time at Tim’s. I will miss her positive attitude toward life and her beautiful smile. Although I only know Donna I’m sending my condolences to all her family. Rest in Peace my friend. - Posted by: Kathy McCaw (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2023
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Deepest Condolences to Jerry and family. Sending all of you Peace, Love and Healing. Joan was a kind hearted, sweet and a lovely soul. I adored both her and Jerry and I'm fortunate to have known them, when i was employed at Dakota House. Her beautiful smile lights up the room, especially when we sing together the Carpenter's song " Why do bird suddenly appear? Every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be close to you." Rest in peace Joan, till we meet again. - Posted by: Razel Mar (Former Server Dakota House) on: Oct 07, 2022
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Mrs Tardi was a kind and compassionate woman. She was so proud of her family and cherished family gatherings. She was admired for her dedication to fitness and to her friends. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends on the loss of an extraordinary woman. - Posted by: Bev and John Hindle (Friends) on: Sep 27, 2022
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Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother. Peace be with you and your family and may her memory bring you solace and comfort. - Posted by: Sonia Kaplan (Friend) on: Sep 26, 2022
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My deepest condolences to Joan's family. Joan was such a lovely lady, I enjoyed seeing her every time I came to work. She truly lit up every room she walked into with her warm and kind presence. When I had come back to Dakota House this summer, she was so surprised to see me again after leaving for school and it warmed my heart to have someone greet me with such a warm welcome. I remember making her a bracelet last year and her saying "I will wear this with pride". You will be missed dearly ❤️ - Posted by: Emili (Server at Dakota House ) on: Sep 21, 2022
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Brent and I are so sorry for the loss of such an amazing and classy Lady, your wife, Mom and Grandmom. Our Zahari / Benoit family along with The Tardi family shared many a large dinner when we were all young. Mrs. Tardi was a great cook and hostess. Such a blessing in Norwood and St. Thomas More church. - Posted by: Brent and Lynn Benoit (Family friends from way back) on: Sep 19, 2022
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Joan was such a lovely lady. She was always very kind to me and we had many a good giggle over something, Her smile could light up anyone's day and she was always wiling to listen and truly cared. My sincere condolences to Jerry and the rest of the family. May you find peace and solace in your memories. Rest peacefully Joan. - Posted by: sheila selluski (Friend) on: Sep 19, 2022
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Joan was a lovely lady, so kind & generous. We had many wonderful times with the "Y Girls" over coffee, lunches, trips to USA, garage sales & of course aquasize. Joan will be missed. My condolences to the family, especially her daughter Donna who is also an aquasizer. - Posted by: Jean McDonald (St Vital Y friend ) on: Sep 19, 2022
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She was a grand lady. Her smile lit up the room. I have very fond memories of her standing on the shore line at Sunset Beach and calling to Chris and Jo-Anne for supper and as well of her going for walks with Jerry. The Nash family sends their condolences. - Posted by: Fred Nash (Friend ) on: Sep 17, 2022
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Sorry to hear about Joan's passing. All who knew her will miss her greatly. She was a warm and compassionate lady. My thoughts are with Jerry and my prayers accompany him at this time. - Posted by: Andre Prefontaine (Worked for Jerry Tardi at smurfit mbi) on: Sep 17, 2022
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I knew Joan since her and Jerry moved to Dakota House, I was their housekeeper and a friend to her. She was one of the kindest caring people I knew, even when she was so very sick, she never talked about it. She cared deeply for her family, and she adored her friends that she had made over the years. I did get a chance to visit her a couple of months ago ,and had hoped to see her last time I visited at Dakota House, but she was already in hospital. Rest in peace my dear friend. - Posted by: Theresa Carrette (Was her housekeeper and friend at Dakota House ) on: Sep 17, 2022
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We are so sorry for the loss of the Tardi family especially Jerry who relied on her so very much. She was a beacon of love and life at Dakota House and will always be remembered here. Especially at St. Timothy's church group. She will be missed by a lot of people. - Posted by: Joanne and Harry Roussin (very good friends) on: Sep 17, 2022
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We are so sorry to see this sad news, we were blessed to have known Joanne for many years, what an amazing wonderful human being our God has a truly loving person in heaven 💕💕, our sincere heartfelt condolences to Jerry & his entire family from the Masi family (Ralph & Carmela e my kids) - Posted by: Ralph (Family friend) on: Sep 17, 2022