ALICE DYRKIS (MORRISON)

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ALICE DYRKIS (nee MORRISON) Sadly, we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, granny, aunt, and friend Alice Dyrkis on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Deer Lodge Centre surrounded by her loving family. Alice is survived by her children, Harry Jr. (Beverly), Ruth (Lawrence) Faryna of Indianapolis, Helen (Bill) Burkett; grandchildren, Jason (Andrea) Hawkins, Christopher, Andrew and Amanda Dyrkis, Ryan (Abby) Burkett, Darren Burkett; great-grandchildren, Kaytlynn, Triston and Ryley Burkett and many nieces and nephews. Alice was the last person from her generation of the Morrison and Dyrkis families she was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Harry Sr.; father and mother, Robert and Tina Morrison; brothers, Robert (Dorothy), John (Edith), Jim (Helen), Alexander Morrison; sisters, Anna (Jack) Davis, Doris Harris, Mary (Jack) Derrough; father and mother-in-law Joseph and Telka Dyrkacz; brother and sisters-in-law, Josie (Dan) Cory, Pat Moskal, Frank (Jean) and Tony Dyrkis. Alice was born in West Kildonan she attended Victory and Centennial Schools. In 1936 she married Harry and moved to the Weston area. She returned to Garden City in 1962. Alice was employed with Eatons from 1964 to 1975 when she retired to stay at home and look after her grandson Jason who lived with her till she went into Seven Oaks Hospital in May 2003. Alice lived her life for her family she never put herself first she was always there for each of her children. Then when her grandchildren came along they were her pride and joy. She attended soccer, hockey, football games and school concerts till her health made it impossible for her to go. She also looked forward to Christopher, Amanda or Andrew staying overnight with her, they had many a good time together. Mom also enjoyed her many trips to either Chicago or Indianapolis to visit her daughter Ruth. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway with Father Sam Argenziano officiating. Interment will be at a later date. The family would like to thank everyone involved in our mothers care during her extended illness including Home Care especially Jerry-Lynn and Susan, Seven Oaks Hospital third floor Unit 5, Dr. Ross and staff at Kildonan Medical Centre. Special thanks goes to Carole B. from Home Care who became more than just Moms caregiver, she became her friend. To love a Mom and Granny and then to part. Is the greatest trial to the human heart. Years of striving, little of play, Loving, giving, the whole of the way, A cherished smile, a heart of gold. To the dearest Mother and Granny the world could hold. Happy memories, fond and true, From us who thought the world of you. Beautiful memories are treasures ever, Of happy days when we were together. With aching hearts we whisper low, God Bless you Mother and Granny, well miss you so. Father in Heaven hear our prayer, Guard our Mother and Granny with tender care. Be a good Shepherd, dont leave her alone, Love her as we loved her when she was here at home. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2003