IDA MARION LINKLATER (WALKER)

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IDA MARION LINKLATER (nee WALKER) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Ida Marion Linklater on Friday, December 24, 2004 at the Stonewall Health Centre. Mom was born in Grosse Isle, MB on June 26, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband Jack on September 23, 1983 and granddaughter Alana on April 13, 1995. Also brother Elbern and brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony, Fran, Isabel, Fred, Vel and Howie. Mom is survived by her sons, Larry (Lea), John (Peggy), Russell (Lynn), Jim (Peggy) and daughter Joanne (Keith). Her grandchildren, Lisa, Sarah, Rick (Crystal), Tom (Amanda), Jamie (Luisa), Tammy, Christina (Paul), Nicholas (Jen); her great-grandchildren, Michael, Justin, Brandon, Samantha, Frank and Jeremy; her sister Luella and her brother Bert and very special nieces, Rhonda (Greg) and Donna (Trevor) and their families; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ruby and George, Alice, Lou, Gordon, June and Bob, David and Joan. Special friends include Fred, Joan, Virg and Aunty Eva. To My Children My life on earth is truly past I've loved you all to the very last Weep not for me but courage take And love one another for my sake. Love Mum Honorary Pallbearers are Fred Fetterman and all of Mom's grandchildren. Mom was raised in Stony Mountain where she met Dad and was married in 1946. Mom devoted her life to raising and nurturing her family. She was the glue that held her family together and made it flourish. The devotion extended to friends and her community which she loved so dearly. She was so proud of each of us and loved us all unconditionally. The loss of Mom to her family and her community is immeasurable but she will be forever in our memories, the wonderful smile she had for everyone as witnessed during her illness whenever approached by her caregivers. At Mom's request cremation has taken place. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at the Stonewall Health Centre for not only comforting Mom during her illness but providing a loving home for the family members that were with Mom every minute of the day. This warmth and friendship that was extended to us made this difficult time considerably easier. In lieu of flowers, donation in (Ida's) Mom's memory may be made to Stonewall and District Health Centre, 589-3rd Ave. South, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 for the Palliative Care Room. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Tuesday, December 28 at 2:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main St., Stonewall, MB. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2004