KATHERINE OWEN -

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KATHERINE OWEN 1915 - 2003 Peacefully, after a long, well-lived life, Katherine (Kay) Owen, aged 88 years, passed away September 19, 2003. Kay was born in the family home in Forrest, MB on May 16, 1915 to George and Anna Sobol. After obtaining her hairdressing credentials in Brandon, she moved to Winnipeg where she lived for most of her life. In 1943, Kay married John Owen and lived in Prince Rupert for the duration of the war. She had a long and diversified working career including years spent at the Eatons Mail Order, the Winnipeg Winter Club, and Steen & Wright Furriers. Kay had a tremendous jest for life. She believed in giving to others and made numerous friends throughout her life. A fiercely independent woman, she continued working into her 76th year. Kay is survived by two daughters, Barbara McKay and Betty Owen; six grandchildren, Mark (Simone), Glen and Karen McKay, and Leah and Laura Hanson, and Richard Nordrum. She leaves behind her beloved great-grandson James Dean Hanson and dear lifelong friend, Edith Goard. She is also survived by her sister Anne Waddell, and a number of nieces, nephews and their families. Kay was predeceased by her parents; her sister Mary Ronanyne; and her brother Bob Sobol. Her brother Bill Sobol passed away on September 14, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John and her beloved friend Matt Beckel. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home and the Misericordia Health Centre for the care and attention they gave Mom over the years. Flowers are declined. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home, 577 St. Annes Road in St. Vital. Your work is done Mom, rest in Peace!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2003