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CATHARINA (KAY) JENSEN (DEGROOT)
Born: Jul 15, 1914
Date of Passing: Apr 05, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCATHARINA (KAY) JENSEN (nee DEGROOT) On Thursday, April 5, 2001, our mother passed away at Tuxedo Villa Nursing Home at the age of 86. Kay was born in Holland on July 15, 1914 and came to Canada in 1927. She started the Gardenia Florist in December of 1944 and continued operating it until her retirement in 1987. Kay is survived by her two sons, Henry (Evamae) and John (Barbara) her two daughters, Rona (Helgi) Swainson and Joan (Gordon) Thorpe; her one remaining sister, Helen (Peter) Olivier; as well as 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Our sincere thanks to Moms caregivers and nurses at Tuxedo Villa. A special thanks goes to Susan Kelly and Nate Ceralades. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at 12:30 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Winnipeg, 120 Donald St., Wpg., MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements in care of: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 10, 2001