GUDRUN TOMES

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GUDRUN TOMES Peacefully, and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 30, 2004 at the Middlechurch Nursing Home. Gudrun Tomes, aged 95, formerly of St. James, passed away. Runa was predeceased by her husband Daniel; parents, Julius and Gudrun; three brothers, Barney, Erikur, Hallie; and three sisters, Jona, Jean and Mary. Runa is survived by her loving children, Shirley Smith (Norman) of East Selkirk, Donna Buchanan (Barrie) of Lacombe, AB and John (Linda) of Headingley. Ten grandchildren, Wayne, Wendy (Tony), Wanda (Brian), Glenn (Aline), Sean, Trevor, Dean, Christopher (Kiera), Jason, and Amanda. Nine great-grandchildren, Carley, Michelle, Joshua, Anthony, Kira, Darian, Aiden, Alexis and Malcolm. Runa was born in Coldsprings, MB and spent her early years in Lundar, MB. She moved to Winnipeg at the young age of 17 to find work. It was here that Mother met Dad at the tender age of 20 and one year later they married and lived and loved together for 56 years. Mom had many interests during her life participating in bowling, curling, and card clubs. Her greatest joy was in opening her home to family and friends alike. You could always count on a good time and good food at Runas. Mother especially enjoyed spending time with her children and in later years with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Grandma, our hearts are overflowing with love for you. We are blessed with all of the wonderful memories. We will miss your loving heart, warm touches and beautiful smile. We take comfort and are at peace knowing you are now with your "Danny Boy". Just remember "It will be all right dear". We would like to especially thank all of the wonderful people at Middlechurch Home for the love, kindness and care they have shown to our mother. A celebration of her life will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 1291 McGillivray Blvd., with interment at Brookside Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomson In The Park 925-1120.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2004