DOROTHY (DODE) CURTIS

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DOROTHY (DODE) CURTIS Dorothy was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to parents William J. and Janet (Harriot) McLean on October 26, 1909. She died August 20, 2000 at the Souris Personal Care Home. At 3 months of age, she moved with her family to Souris, thus making one of the oldest lifetime residents of Souris. Following her education in Souris, she worked in the office at the Souris Creamery. In 1936, she married Cliff Curtis, the Creamery manager. After his death in 1958, she worked briefly at the Creamery and then as a receptionist and bookkeeper for Dr. A. M. Grand and Dr. Les Knight for 15 years. She had an outgoing, fun loving, giving personality. She enjoyed sports both as a participant and spectator. She spent many hours at the rink watching hockey at any age level in her favourite seat. At age 80, she was still able to skate with her grandchildren in her old goalie skates. She also enjoyed bowling at Patricks Bowling Alley, curling and golf. She loved music and sang in St. Pauls choir as well as being in skits and in later years entertained at Victoria Park Lodge and Personal Care Home prior to living there. Even in failing health she was able to sing the old hymns by heart. She was a life member of the Crescent Rebeccah Lodge, an active member of her church, serving on many committees as well as U.C.W. She was predeceased by her father "Reddy" McLean, mother Janet, husband Cliff, sister Grace Wolff. She is survived by step-son Gordon (Rosemarie) Curtis from Nanaimo, B.C.; daughter Pat (Ken) Sparrow, Souris; grandchildren; Shauna Curtis, Steve Miller, Chemainus, B.C., Lori (Wade) Young, Edmonton, Curtis (Andra) Sparrow, Winnipeg, Catherine (Roland) Michely, Calgary, Cory (Charissa) Sparrow, Calgary; great-grandchildren, Jason Miller, Jessica and Kaitelyn Young, Erin and Meagan Sparrow, Rebecca Michely and Christian Sparrow; and brother John R. McLean, Toronto and William (Kay) McLean, Sarnia, Ont. Her family was the love her life. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Alf and Frances Grant, Dr. Les and June Knight, Ralph and Averill Whitfield, Harry and Isabell Brindle, Del and Joan Murray, and Harry and Agnes Forrest. Rest In Peace, Mum

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2000