SARAH (SALLY) EMILY BYERS

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SARAH (SALLY) EMILY BYERS At home, in her 85th year, Sally passed away on February 16, 2000. After 36 years in Vancouver, Sally had returned to Winnipeg in January 1999 to be closer to her family. Sally was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Byers; brothers, John (Jake) and William Byers; sister Mary Girard and infant grandson Anthony Zechel. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Roy) Purvis, grandchildren, David (Karen), Kevin (Pamela) and their son Jack, Fletcher (Trena) Wayne (Betty) Jones; Elaine (Moe) Gowen, grandchildren, Sheryl Langlois and her children, Jordan, Nikolas and Leanne, Laura (Todd) Cook and their daughter Danielle and Paul (Cindy) Zechel. Also by sisters, Isabelle Redhead and Jean Hiebert; sister-in-law Catherine Byers, numerous nieces and nephews and their children. She will be missed as well by her friends in Vancouver, Pauline, Gisela, Marguerite, Cathy and Sandra and Kurt. Sally was her own person and lived her life enthusiastically and independently. She was a true "free spirit" with her own sense of time. In her younger days, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, berry picking and summers at Grand Beach. After retiring from the Federal Civil Service, she took up cycling, cross country skiing and Greek Dancing. Sally loved being outdoors, attending cultural events and her social life at McDonalds where she always took time to speak to small children. To the end, Sally enjoyed her walks and shopping in downtown Winnipeg. Many people from different walks of life will note her absence. Special thanks are extended to the paramedics and police that assisted Elaine with care and support. According to Sallys wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Rather than flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 566 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, R3A 0G7. "Peace be with you, Mother." KERRS FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements, Ph: 943-6688.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2000