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VERNA ADA PALMER (WARREN)

Born: Jun 03, 1926

Date of Passing: Aug 11, 2004

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VERNA ADA PALMER (nee WARREN) June 3, 1926 - August 11, 2004 On August 11, God put His arms around Verna and took her home with Him. She is now safe and comfortable in Gods home, Heaven. Verna is survived by her husband Allen; sons, Tyson (Elaine), Warren (Sylvanna), Kap (Dawna) daughter Gloria (Douglas) and grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Jennifer, Rodney, Todd, Koren, Justin, Sean, Steven, Bryan; brother James (Doris) sister Donna (Hyman) many nieces, nephews and cousins. As well many friends in Canada and USA. She was predeceased by her parents, Amy and Walter Warren. Verna was born in Ninette, MB. At the age of 17 she came to Winnipeg for employment. She worked at the Royal Bank, Main Office, where she met Al in 1947. After marriage Verna supported Als career living in Carman, Rainy River, Ontario, Fisher Branch and back to Winnipeg. She was a stay at home Mum until the children had grown up, when she worked part-time at the CIBC. After Als retirement they settled in Gimli, spending summers there and winters in Yuma, AZ. Verna started quilting for those in need in Yuma with a group of the R/V Park ladies. She continued this idea in Gimli making between 40/50 children size quilts yearly for the Evergreen Basic Needs Xmas Hamper Program. As well she knitted toques, scarves and slippers for the same group. Her other interests were RVing and dancing which Verna and Al did a lot of over the last 17 years. The family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate care provided by Dr. Jacqui Montoedi, nurses and staff of the Gimli Community Health Centre. As well as Shannon Pyziak. Their kindness to Verna and her family went beyond normal standards. Thanks. Also thanks to the many Gimli friends, especially Jennie, Darlene and Louise. A funeral service celebrating Vernas life will be held on Monday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Dr. (at the corner of Cottonwood and Autumnwood), Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vernas memory may be made to Westshore Community Foundation, P.O. Box 395, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2004

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