INA DOREEN HYNDMAN

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INA DOREEN HYNDMAN

(née HAZLEWOOD)

February 2, 1928 – July 12, 2024

Peacefully, at Souris Health Centre, Ina Doreen Hyndman (née Hazlewood), in her 97th year.

Ina was the youngest daughter of John and Amanda Hazlewood of Chumah, west of Hamiota, MB. She attended school in Crandall and Hamiota, was valedictorian of her graduating class, and won a scholarship to the Provincial Normal School in Winnipeg. Ina is remembered as “the brown-eyed Susan with the bubbling laughter” in the 1947-1948, Normal School yearbook.

From 1948-1951, Ina taught in Oak River, where she met Ormand Hyndman. Ormand and Ina were married in 1951 and moved to Rivers in 1956. In 1958, Ina started a private kindergarten class in her home. When kindergartens were put into the school system in 1968, she joined the staff at Rivers Elementary School. Ina was active in the United Church Women, served on the church board, presbytery and conference, led the junior and senior church choirs, and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Brandon University, all while teaching full-time and raising a family. In 1984, Ina took early retirement to spend time with Ormand. They explored Canada together until Ormand passed away in 1993.

In retirement, Ina developed her love of painting, depicting scenes of the prairie landscape she called home. She continued to enjoy painting well into her 90s. Her artworks were chosen for the Westman Travelling Gallery and purchased for Manitoba's provincial art collection and many local businesses. Her commissioned work was in local demand, and over one hundred of her paintings are displayed in local businesses, public buildings and homes. A retrospective of her work was held at Hamiota's Heritage Arts Centre in 2014.

In later years, Ina developed a close friendship with Glen Wright. They enjoyed dancing, camping, and holidays until Glen’s death in 2011. In 2017, Ina moved from her home in Rivers to the Lions apartments, where she spent seven happy years, enjoying her independence and the good neighbours who helped her to maintain it. She especially appreciated the friendship and assistance of Allan and Lois Hyndman and Jamie and Darlene Wright.

Ina was predeceased by her husband Ormand, parents John and Amanda, siblings Violet, Alice, Verna and Raymond, and close friend Glen Wright. She is survived by her daughters, Janice and Doreen (Henry Chow), and grandchildren Zak, Matt and Arden. She is fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Ina will be laid to rest in Oak River Cemetery beside her beloved husband Ormand. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in Ina’s memory may be made to the Sashbear Foundation (sashbear.org) or to a charity of your choice.

Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota are in care of the arrangements

As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 03, 2024, Aug 03, 2024