DELMA COUSINS (VAN DILLEN)

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DELMA COUSINS (nee VAN DILLEN) January 1, 1928 - July 19, 2004 Surrounded by her family who loved her, Delma Cousins passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 76 years. Remaining to cherish her memory are her husband, Eldon of 58 years of marriage; sons, Larry (Nancy) and David (Leanne) grandchildren, Greg, Jeff and Marla; sisters, Vera (Nick) Piech, Irma (Ken) Thomson, Margaret (Ron) Bailey and Ella Davidson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Delma was predeceased by her parents, Olga and Huebert; and brother Otto. Born and raised in the Manitou area, Delma started working at an early age on the family farm. She worked for Eatons in Winnipeg and then moved to Vancouver where she worked at Oscars Steak House where her customers included Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. Delma returned to Winnipeg in 1950 where she started her family. Later she moved to Kelowna and then on to Vancouver but eventually returned to her children in Winnipeg where she lived until now. Delmas funeral service will be held on Monday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Ave. at Mount Royal Road. A Celebration of Delmas life will take place at the Pembina Crossing Restaurant in Manitou on Friday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. Our family thanks and appreciates the wonderful care and compassion shown by the staff in the Emergency Dept. and on the 5th floor, at Victoria General Hospital, including the nurses, doctors, and support staff. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Delmas memory may be made to the Parkinson Society of Manitoba, Canadian Cancer Society Manitoba Division or to a charity of ones choice. WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2004