ALICE KATRINA CHAMBERS (LOEWEN)

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ALICE KATRINA CHAMBERS (nee LOEWEN) Died on December 13, 1999 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Alice is survived by three children, Anna Katrina Chambers, Andrew Keith Chambers and Paul William Chambers; five brothers, one sister and their families, Howard and Celine Loewen, Douglas and Willa Loewen, Bill and Shirley Loewen, Jim and Myrna Loewen, George and Arlene Loewen, Grace and Richard Seabrook; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Ada Loewen and her husband Keith William Chambers. Alice was born in Elkhorn, MB. The family moved to Winnipeg where she completed her education, graduating from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology. She moved to Ottawa to work at the National Research Council, where she met her husband Keith. They moved to England in 1965 and spent three years in Leeds where Keith completed his Ph.D. in Radiation Chemistry and Alice worked in the Pathology Lab at the Leeds Medical School. They returned to Canada in 1968 with their infant daughter Anna, and moved to Pinawa, MB. Alice and her family have lived in Pinawa since that time. Alice was very involved with her family, in many volunteer activities and in advocacy work for a clean and healthy environment. She received numerous awards and honours for her services. Alice and her family would like to thank all of the friends and neighbours who tried so hard to make life bearable during these difficult times. Alice was particularly indebted to her children who never wavered in their courage and cure, especially to Paul who put his life on hold to stay with and care for her. Many thanks to the nurses in the Oncology Department at the Victoria Hospital for all your cheerful and supportive care. Thanks also to the nurses at the Pinawa Hospital and especially to the Palliative Care nurses, Myrna Klassen and Cheryl Smith. You are a special group of people. Memorial service to be held at the Lewis Centre Auditorium in Pinawa, Manitoba at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fort Whyte Foundation - Taiga Station Trust, care of The Fort Whyte Foundation, 1961 McCreary Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9. Russell Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematorium of Beausejour, MB in care of arrangements; 1-204-268-2263.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 1999