THELMA KRISTINE SIGURDSON FORSYTH

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THELMA KRISTINE SIGURDSON FORSYTH It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of Thelma Kristine Sigurdson Forsyth in the early morning hours of March 13, 2002, after a hard battle with leukemia. Thelma was born on March 21, 1953 and was raised a farm girl in Oakview, MB. She was a very gifted writer, public speaker, a part of the 4H Club and also contended for the Miss Interlake Pageant. Thelma finished school and went on to University in Winnipeg to earn a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree after which she spent a few years substituting around rural Manitoba. She soon after married her high school sweetheart, James Forsyth of Eriksdale, MB in April of 1978. Thelma and Jim moved to St. Andrews, MB where they had two children, Avery Jamieson and Heitha Alan. Thelma went back to university to earn a Post Baccalaureate in Special Education and soon after began her career at Earl Grey School in Winnipeg. Thelma worked as a Special Education teacher in the Winnipeg 1 School Division for the past 10 years and was a true asset to those who worked with her. She was a dedicated and hard worker who had a flair for fashion, but a kind and gentle personality. She was a loving wife and mother and will be sorrowfully missed by everyone whose life she touched. Thelma is survived by her parents, Siggi and Rae Sigurdson of Oakview; her brother Dr. Sigurjon E. Sigurdson and his family of Dauphin; her husband James Forsyth of Eriksdale; and two children Avery and Heitha Forsyth of St. Andrews. She is also survived by her sister Heather McLean and family; her family of in-laws, Jim and Kay Forsyth of Eriksdale, John Forsyth of Eriksdale, as well as Paul and Susanne Forsyth and family of Winnipeg. Thelma was predeceased by her brother-in-law Allan Forsyth and her biological mother. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Neil Bardal Services Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB (entrance on Aubrey Street) with Reverend Melanie Kauppila officiating. Service will conclude at the Chapel. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support through this difficult time. They would also like to thank the special people at the Health Sciences Centre, the MICU, Ward GD6 and CancerCare Manitoba for their dedication and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, ON109 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or the Al Forsyth Foundation, in care of Sandy Heroux, Box 217, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0. When I am gone, my spirit will be with you, like a heartbeat I will steady you, my soul will be your guidance and my love will be your strength. Do not weep for me, for I am the wind and the water and the sky. Each day will pass a little easier than the last, but for the days where things seem unclear, Listen, to your heart, Ill be whispering "Im Here" Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2002