VIOLET SIGBURGJORG NORD (OLSON)

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VIOLET SIGBURGJORG NORD (nee OLSON) February 26, 1912 - April 21, 2002 Violet was a first-generation Canadian girl who was raised by her Icelandic mother and Faroese father on their ranch in the interlake district of Manitoba. Upon marrying Simon, the son of Swedish neighbours, she followed him to the gold mines of Bissett, MB and Red Lake, ON. She is survived by her four children and their families; Verner (Ailin), Linnea, Graham and Andrea; Birtle (Shirley), Lief; Sonja (Brian), Kevin and Rob; Donald (Cathy), Jennifer and Kristin. Great-grandchildren include, Eric son of Andrea and Anders; and Crystal, Brent and Tyrell, children of Rob and Coralie. Violet is also survived by a very special and loving sister Bina. Violet was predeceased by her husband (1980) and brothers, Karl, Kris and Kitchener. While in Edson, where she moved to be near her daughter, she made Parkland Lodge her home and finally the Edson and District Health Care Long Term Care. The kind and affectionate care she received at both of these facilities was very much appreciated. For her care in the final days, we especially thank the LTC staff and Dr. Walker for their kind attention and suggestions. As per her wishes, she will be buried beside her husband in Red Lake, ON, on Friday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. from Christ Lutheran Church in Red Lake, ON. Interment in the Red Lake Cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, the family suggests donations be sent to The Edson and District Healthcare Centre for Long Term Care, 4716 - 5th Ave., Edson, AB, T7E 1S8. Edson Funeral Home Ltd. of Edson, AB (780-723-3575) and Red Lake Funeral Chapel of Red Lake, ON, (807-727-2029) entrusted with all arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2002