VIOLET HELGA BISSKY (THORNSTEINSON)

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VIOLET HELGA BISSKY (nee THORNSTEINSON) Violet Helga Bissky (nee Thorsteinson) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 12, 1921. On February 3, 2005, in Maple Ridge, BC, surrounded by her beloved family, Violet passed peacefully. She was predeceased by her dear husband, Paul, in 1995. Violet is survived by her family: sister, Edith Begley; children: Ian (Donna) Robertson, West Vancouver, BC, David (Wendy) Bissky, Winnipeg; MB, Donna (Brian) Crozier, St. Albert AB, Wayne (Sandy) Bissky, Maple Ridge, BC, Paul (Beverly) Bissky, Maple Ridge, BC, grandchildren Paul ( Katherine), Jane, Brian, Laura, Leah, APP., Allyson, Heather (Derek), Greg, Doug, Marla, Jared, Adrienne, Stephen, Chad, Cara, great-grandson, Lucas, and a large extended family. Violet shared and dedicated her love, laughter and passion for life with her family and friends. She encouraged her family to become strong, independent and caring by personal example and gentle encouragement. Those who knew Violet will long remember her gift for knitting, sewing, crafts, family dinners and get togethers. Violet was the foundation of the family, as she, Paul and their family spent many years moving around Canada with the Canadian Air Force and making each home special and the best place to live. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Canadian Parkinson's Society or charity of choice. The family also extends their sincerest thanks to Dr. Chapman and the wonderful staff at Allouette Manor for the love care and compassion they gave to our dear mother. A celebration of Violet's life will take place on Sunday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. in West Vancouver. A remembrance of Violet will be held in Winnipeg on Friday, February 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2005