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VALERIE JEAN WOOD (MCKINNON)
Born: Aug 22, 1951
Date of Passing: Jul 02, 2005
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VALERIE JEAN WOOD (MCKINNON) Peacefully on July 2, 2005 Valerie passed away at St. Boniface General Hospital with family and friends by her side. Grandma's greatest love was her grandbabies. Time with them was what she cherished the most. She will be deeply missed by all seven of them, Nykole, Corissa, Kevin, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Kyra and Mateus. Don't ever forget, grandma loves you. Val was predeceased by her father Douglas McKinnon and big brother William. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband Richard and two children, Tina (Joe) and Tyrone; her stepchildren, Ryan, Rick (Penny), Kevin and Laura; her mother Alma McKinnon and her brother and sister, Gus and Audrey (Ken); her brother-in-law Gord (Gail); her best friend Gail Leblanc, friend Betty, and many nieces and nephews. Val was born in Dauphin, MB, on August 22, 1951. She resided in Dauphin until the age of 18 at which time she left to pursue a 31 year nursing career as a LPN. During her 21 years of working at Seven Oaks hospital, she made many special friends and touched the hearts of so many others. Val was very proud of her roots and cherished her visits back home to Dauphin for quality time with family and friends. All who truly knew her were blessed by her caring compassion and extremely generous ways. Her greatest goal as a mother, raising Tina and Tyrone, was to pass on her strong belief in good morals and great values. Although being diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2002, she was still determined not to let the negative in this world get in her way of living her life. Val had many accomplishments in her life, but her greatest pride was the accomplishments of those she loved. Her zest and love for life will live forever through those she cherished. A celebration of Valerie's life will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Our Promises to You We promise to keep your memory alive, We promise to try to always find the silver lining, We promise to instill God's Love in the girls' hearts, We promise to never let Kyra and Katie forget you, We promise to feed off each other forever ha ha , You've taught us so much with your zest for life, You let us live through you, sharing our dreams, You are the wind beneath our wings. Love: Tina and Betty Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Avenue at Henderson Hwy. 668-3151
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2005
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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12 Years have passed and as I continue to grow and find myself as a person, there is one thing I will never forgot from you. The value of hard work, You took me in and treated me as one of your own. My chip that was on my shoulder as an adolescent hampered my ability to truly see what it was that you were trying to instill in me. I hope you can see down on me as everything I have accomplished is a testament of your teaching and lessons you provided me all those young molding years in my life. I've become something I fought and said i'd never do. Today you can see My amazing wife Catherine and son Easton who even though they have never met you in person know how special of a person you were to me. I miss you so much and wish just one time you will show up and see everyone again. Please look down on us and continue to be our families angel who always protects us. Love always! Ryan,Catherine and Easton Wood - Posted by: Ryan Wood (Son) on: Mar 17, 2017
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Miss you so much, sometimes I see a women who resembles you or sounds like you and my heart breaks. It truly wasn't fair that you were taken from us. I miss you, my friend, my daughters grandmother. I miss our long walks and great talks. You truly were one of my best friends and I look forward to seeing you again one day. - Posted by: Betty Stolwyk (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2017
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I will miss you Val sorry we hadn't kept in touch. The years and mile pass us by but memories of happy times live on with us! - Posted by: Clair Maynard (school friends ) on: Apr 13, 2016
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Val and I were distant cousins. I am truly sorry that we did not keep in touch and that I was not made aware of your passing until too late to attend your memorial. I remember fondly the year I came to Dauphin and stayed with you and your family. We had such a great time and kept in touch with each other for awhile. I moved to Winnipeg in 1980 and so sadly we did not keep in touch. Your passing truly affects me. - Posted by: Laurie Timchuk (Family) on: Jul 12, 2005
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I'm so sorry to hear about Val. I'll miss our late lengthy phone chats and the sound of her laugh.My thoughts are with you all. I wish I could be there. I'm only a phone call away if there's anything I can do. Love Teri, Chris and Keenan. - Posted by: Teri (Family) on: Jul 06, 2005
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Val and I were friends throughout our teen days and throughout high school. I joined the Canadian Forces in 1971 and left Dauphin and unfortunately, lost contact with Val. Val and I were bridesmaids for Barb Hollyoake (McKillop). To hear of Val's passing brings me great sorrow and makes me realize that time is a passage that we travel far too quickly. Although too late, I truly regret that I have lost my good high school chum and my sincere condolences go out to her entire family. Love Brenda Crucq - Posted by: Brenda Crucq (Friend) on: Jul 05, 2005