IRENE DOKKEN

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IRENE DOKKEN Peacefully, on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, Irene Dokken passed away at the Seven Oaks Hospital. Irene was predeceased by her husband Arnold in 1988; sisters, Jane, Mary and Martha; brothers, George, Alfred, Thomas and Robert and grandson Timothy. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Floyd (Carol); daughters, Margaret (Emil), Iris (Walter), Norma (Rod) and Pat (Ed); 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Violet, Mildred, Phyllis and brother Clifford. Irene was born on March 18, 1915 in Piney, MB and married her husband Arnold on December 13, 1933. They farmed in Piney until 1948, when they moved to Winnipeg, where mom was a very active and independent person. She always welcomed out of town visitors to her home and she loved to garden and quilting. Her cat Sam was her constant companion. A special thanks to Mary Smith for her companionship over the last few years, your kindness is greatly appreciated by the family. Memorial service for Irene will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 16, at the Weston Gospel Church, 1787 Logan Ave. A reception will follow at the church. Irene will be laid to rest with her husband Arnold at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Irene to the Weston Gospel Church, 1787 Logan Ave., Winnipeg, R3E 1S9, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2005