CRYSTAL LOUISE HUNTER

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CRYSTAL LOUISE HUNTER In the early hours of February 21, 2004, our beloved youngest child, Crystal Louise Hunter, was called to her heavenly rest. Left to mourn her passing are brothers, Patrick (fiance Lisa) and Evan; mother Donna Hunter; father Barry Hunter; stepmom Debbie; stepsisters, Krista and Jenny; grandmother Vi Hunter; and grand-parents, Audrey and Ross Mackenzie. Predeceased only by her paternal grandfather George Hunter, she was loved and supported all her life by a devoted circle of aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Swan River, MB, Crystal was a sunny, active child, always striving to keep up with her big brothers. Moving to Arborg at the age of seven, then to Winnipeg Beach a year later, didnt daunt her outgoing nature, many of the school chums she made along the way became her lifelong comrades. She was always a pleasant, hardworking student, successful in many subjects but her true passion was for sports, initially figure skating at Winnipeg Beach then later track and field in Gimli. She often derived more joy from the thrill of competing and excelling than she did from the medals and trophies she was awarded. Always adventurous, she spent a year in Scotland on an exchange program with her mother and brother, travelling to many European countries, and learning about the world. After returning to Canada, you could find her scooping ice cream at the Dairy Bee on weekends and holidays. Crystal lived every day to the fullest. Never backing down from a challenge, she could be ruthlessly outspoken and brutally honest at times, but underneath beat a kind and generous heart. After grade 12 graduation, and one year at University of Manitoba, her future was still uncertain, with career aspirations changing almost daily. Working for Hudsons Bay during the last six months of her life, she was where she most loved to be, living with her big brothers, and sharing dreams with her friends about their futures. These words from a friend have given us comfort and hope; God took our darling to be an angel, because there arent enough angels to go around. A celebration of Crystals life will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady of the Lake Church, Winnipeg Beach, with Rev. Lynn Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Crystals name can be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2004