JEAN LUMSDEN CHRISTIE FORD

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JEAN LUMSDEN CHRISTIE FORD It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum and Grandma on June 19, 2005. Predeceased by her husband Ken, daughter Laura-Lee and brother Bob. Jean is survived by her loving family, sons, Jim (Yo), Ron (Pam); daughter Patty (Barrie) Grant; grandchildren, Christopher (Rhianne), Michael, Kristie, Karlee; brother Jim Kilpatrick; wonderful nieces and nephews all in Winnipeg and fabulous friends and family who will remember her always. Mum was born on May 3, 1922 in Winnipeg, MB. She entertained us many a time with stories of her growing up in East Kildonan working in her parent's store (J.M. Kilpatrick) and especially of her summers spent at Victoria Beach helping her Dad at the butcher shop. Many will remember Mum as Jean from the IGA (4 Rd and Steveston). She loved her customers and considered her working years as some of her best memories. She always had a smile and kind word especially for the children who came by just to say hi. Mum's grandchildren were the lights of her life and she loved hanging out with them. She took great delight in recounting their adventures back to her friends. Mum was happiest when she was with her family and she created a home full of warmth and laughter. Our family would like to thank Mum's special neighbours. Judy, Patrick and Peg - your friendship meant the world to her. We simply could never repay you for your love and concern. Roy and Shari, thank you for being so great to Mum. To all of Jean's equally wonderful neighbours/friends (past and present) - THANK YOU! We should all be so lucky to live in a neighbourhood like yours. We feel blessed to have had this wonderful woman in our lives and cherish the time she shared with us. Mum, we love you and will miss you always. Thank you for your love and fabulous sense of humour. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Delta Funeral Home - 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mum's memory to the BC Childrens Hospital Foundation, Cardiology Dept., 4480 Oak St., Rm B-321, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4. DELTA FUNERAL HOME 946-6040

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 25, 2005