PEARL JEANETTE GRUSHKO

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PEARL JEANETTE GRUSHKO On April 2, 2004, aged 93, Pearl died peacefully, with family at her side. She is predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Jack (Godel) Grushko; and sadly missed by her three daughters and three sons-in-law, Geraldine and Jack Sugarman, Rita Gunn and Greg Mason, Brenda Casey and Peter Casey; as well as six grandchildren, Jeff Sugarman (Nzula), Rochelle Winterton (Paul), Danny Gunn (Karen), Alana Gunn (Steven), Noah Casey and Jessica Casey; and five-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters, Beatrice Humby, Freda Leibl, Irene Karasick-McMurrich; and one brother Barry Rose. Born in Winnipeg, Pearl met Jack in 1930 and they married a few months later the same year. She worked for many years alongside her husband and also pursued several vocations and avocations independently. She volunteered and involved herself in a variety of hobbies through the years. She loved to cook and entertain, and was known to be a generous and gracious hostess. Always the favoured aunt, the wise sister, and the fun-loving friend, Pearl managed to make a celebration out of the mundane, especially if food was involved! However, her greatest passion was her role as a mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her children, and she revelled in their accomplishments. Pearl lived a very full and active life. Though her later years were marred by poor health, she was dynamic and strong well into her 80s. A graveside service officiated by Rabbi Allan Green was held on Sunday, April 4 at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Donations may be made in Pearls honour to a charity of choice. Mom, thank you for all your caring ways, and the foundation you laid for us.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 17, 2004