JULIA MAGNUSSON

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JULIA MAGNUSSON Julia Magnusson passed away peacefully on July 27, 2005 at the Selkirk Hospital at the age of 78 years. Born July 18, 1927 in Tyndall, MB to John and Regina Carlson, Julia was the youngest of 10 children. She married Magnus on May 21, 1947. Predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Charlie, Alfred, August, and Jerry; her sisters, Anna, Hilda and Tillie; and her granddaughter Sharon. She is survived by her beloved husband Magnus and children, David (Doris), Kristine (Keith), Susan, Lillian (Chris) and William (Lillian); brother Albert and sister Martha; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom worked at Fairfields Wool Mills in Lockport. After marriage, her focus in life was her family and the family Taxi business. She was the relief dispatcher for Will's Taxi for many years. Mom was a wonderful person and her greatest joy in life was her husband and family. Julia and Magnus both loved travelling especially their trips to Iceland. She enjoyed taking care of her budgies, social gatherings, solving word puzzles and playing Bingo and Skippo. A special thank you to the staff of Betel Home for the excellent care given to Julia during the past six years. A thank you to the hospital staff for their compassion and care during her short stay. Prayers will be held Monday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline St., Selkirk. Funeral service will take place at the Selkirk Evangelical Lutheran Church, 329 Clandeboye Ave., at 2:00 p.m. on August 2 with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. A private cremation and family service will be held at a later date. Mom will be greatly missed by all her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Chapter. Bless bless Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2005