CLARA PAPIERNIK (KREUTZER)

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CLARA PAPIERNIK (nee KREUTZER) Another flower in Gods garden, Another angel in Heavens choir. We sadly announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend on Thursday, September 27, 2001. Although she had been frail for many years, Clara was generally cheerful and always a pillar of strength for her family. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 61 years, John Papiernik, son Bob and daughter Barbara (Bob) Strong, grandchildren Caralee (Glenn) Doerksen and son Connor, Karin (Jim Harper and daughter Megan), Kevin (Tina) and children Briana and Dante, Kirsten (Montana) Quiring, and Keith. Clara devoted her entire lifetime to her family and was a wonderfully warm, generous and loving person. A superb cook and homemaker until her health failed, she was tireless in knitting clothing and afghans for her grand-children. She loved flowers, poetry, music and doing crosswords and word puzzles until her final hours. Clara was born in Rhein, SK in 1919 to George Kreutzer and Mary Barbara (nee Mehling). As a child she moved to Winnipeg, where she lived the rest of her life. She was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents, and siblings Henry, Amelia (Molly), George, Maria (Mary), Albert and Irma. At Claras request, a private burial has taken place. Clara left the following parting message: "Ive loved you all to the very last - weep not for me, but love one another for my sake!" Farewell Precious Angel ... `Til we meet again! Rest in Peace You will be lovingly remembered.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2001