FLORENCE EMMA ALSAKER (HITCHCOCK),

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FLORENCE EMMA ALSAKER (nee HITCHCOCK), aged 99, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Misericordia Place Personal Care Home. Florence was born January 3, 1906, on her parents' farm south of Griswold, MB. She was predeceased by three brothers and a sister, Fanny, Frank, Wells and Harvey. After living in Griswold and on a farm southeast of Brandon, the family moved to Souris, MB, where Florence completed her Grade 12. Trained as a secretary, she worked in a bank in Hartney, MB, before moving to Winnipeg and working for the Hudsons' Bay Company. On July 12, 1929, Florence married Oscar Samuel Alsaker, a lawyer with Pitblado, Hoskin and Co. The couple met at a railway station in Winnipeg while seeing off a mutual friend from Hartney. Oscar passed away in April 1965. Florence is survived by her two children, Joan Brooke of Winnipeg and Bruce (Claudia) of Calgary, AB. She has three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Misericordia Place for their care, kindness and understanding and for their support of Joan in this trying time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2, or to a charity of your choice. Cremation has already taken place and at Florence's requests, there will be no service. A gathering of family, friends and relatives will be held at her daughter's residence from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2005