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ANDREA ELIZABETH RUSSELL
Born: Jan 03, 1975
Date of Passing: Oct 11, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANDREA ELIZABETH RUSSELL January 3, 1975 - October 11, 2001 The Lord went to prepare a place for our beloved Andrea. Early Thursday morning, that place was ready and she departed. Those of us left behind will miss her dearly. Our comfort comes in knowing that her struggles are over. Now finally, she has the wonderful life she has always deserved. Her parents, Ian and Lesley, will remember her beautiful smile and quiet sweet spirit. Sean, Allyson, Trevor, Sam and Susan will miss their sisters laughter and companionship. Toby had his mommy for a short six years. He will need, more than ever, the support of his dad, Mike, and his extended family. Andreas grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends have fond memories to share. Lord. the road we travelled with Andrea was often a difficult one. Still, we are thankful for the privilege and the blessing of walking it with her. A memorial service will be held for Andrea at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16 at Bethesda Church, 1350 Grant Avenue. We would like to encourage contributions to a trust fund for Andreas son Toby. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 14, 2001
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Instant forever friends!!! I was new to Winnipeg, Andrea was one of the first persons I met. I felt instantly at ease. Never would of imagined that I would meet someone who's life story was so similar to my own. Being Native, being adopted, adopted into Christian homes, Bible College, ECE, the same favourite drink, favourite smokes. Instant friends!! Hanging out with Toby...who was the cutest! Once I had my oldest...she came over bearing gifts, all Winnie The Pooh. After that we saw each other less and less....but she would walk back into my life, and everything was as it should be. I knew she would come back...she always did. I accepted that and loved her as she was. One day my husband called from work to say he say Andrea's obituary. I was sad of course. I missed her funeral. But I called the funeral home, who gave me Andrea's family's number. The next thing I knew I was talking to her family. They had heard of me...and mentioned how alike our lives had been. It was so kind of them to talk with me. That was my saying goodbye, my closure. Today I do what I do...and when I feel like I might fail...I think of Andrea. She would want this for me. Andrea is my reminder to keep on keeping on, one day at a time. I walk this road for both of us. I miss you always Andrea....my kindred spirit, my forever friend. - Posted by: Rhonda McGowan (Friends) on: Jun 08, 2015