DIANE ANDERSON

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DIANE ANDERSON On Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 3:08 a.m., Diane Anderson (nee Gauthier) passed away at the Poseidon Personal Care Centre at the age of 79 years old. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 46 years, Norman Anderson of Winnipeg; daughters, Karen Anderson (Edwin Andreychuk) of Flin Flon, Judy Hilash (Dale/Chelsea Hilash) of Calgary; her son Kim Anderson (Thora/Garrett/Brayden Anderson) of Winnipeg; her brother Guy Gauthier of Cranbrook, BC; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her mother Marie Lucie Gauthier (nee Delisle), father Ismael Gauthier and brother Marcien Gauthier. Diane was born in Pine Bluff, SK on February 27, 1925. Her family shortly thereafter moved to Thicket Portage and then to Sturgeon Landing, MB. It was there that she resided until she moved to The Pas, MB in 1939 to reside with the Nuns until 1946. She obtained her nurses training at the St. Boniface Sanatorium in Winnipeg (now St. Amante Centre) from 1946 to 1950 and attended St. Rose Manitoba Hospital from 1950 to 1953 for a postgraduate course in maternity. In 1954, she moved to Flin Flon, MB. In 1957, she married her husband of 46 years and moved to Creighton, SK until 1969 when they relocated to Flin Flon, all the while raising her children, while her husband (Norman Anderson) worked at Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting for 42 1/2 years. She worked in the Flin Flon General Hospital from 1954 to 1971, when she was struck with cancer. After successfully combating the cancer she continued to be active in the community as well as the church, which she enjoyed and cherished immensely. She retired to Winnipeg with her husband in 1991, where she remained until she passed away. Diane was a deeply devoted wife and mother to her children. She had an incredible love of life and a great sense of humour. She spent much of her time in Winnipeg, enjoying her family and grandchildren and attended the High Steppers Club where she played numerous games of cards and bowled. She will be incredibly missed and lovingly remembered. A special thank you to all the nurses and staff on the 4th floor of the St. Boniface Hospital where she stayed from mid February until May 6, 2004. Also a special thank you to all of the nurses and staff at the Poseidon Personal Care Centre for their caring, love and compassion during her stay from May 6 until June 30, 2004. Memorial Service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, on Monday, July 5, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dean Andersen officiating. Interment to follow at a later date in Elm Creek Cemetery. When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in the gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone, Its part of the Masters plan, A step on the road to home. REST IN PEACE MY WIFE, OUR MOTHER, AND OUR GRANDMOTHER. YOU WILL FOREVER BE LOVED AND REMEMBERED. Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2004