IVY KARN (HITCHENS)

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IVY KARN (nee HITCHENS) Peacefully on May 11, 2004 Ivy Karn our mother, sister, and aunt passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Victoria Hospital. Ivy was predeceased by her husband Jim Karn in 1976 and also predeceased by her mother and father and by brothers, John and Chuck. Ivy was loved and will be sadly missed by her sons, Peter (Kathryn), Jim Lambert (and family) and brothers, Ralph (Jean) with Nowell, Shelly, John, Denise and Sherry; Len (Jo) Sister Lil (Jack) McKinnon with Caroline, Cherrie, Rochelle and her many cherished nieces and nephews. Over the years Ivy was very caring and giving of her energy and love to the many lives she touched as a foster-mother, support worker, Eatons employee and neighbour. She leaves the fond memories of many trips to visit family and spending time at Falcon Lake in her garden. Her passion for meeting people was endless as she met many diverse people from all across North America and touched them with her love and kindness. Ivys cherished moments and special place in her heart was with her nieces and nephews. And finally Ivy will be remembered for her love of shopping in malls and garage sales. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Victoria General Hospital and her close neighbours of today and the past. A family graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 14 at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. On Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. a celebration of her life will be held at Ivys home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ivys name may be made to the CancerCare On1160 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 200, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2004