Jennifer Patricia Wiebe

Jennifer was born in Regina, SK on January 5, 1951 and moved to Winnipeg when she was 6 years old.

She leaves to mourn her dear mother (Nellie), loving husband, cherished children and precious grand-daughter, as well as Christopher’s God-mother Susan, Amber’s God-mother Heather, and brothers James Werth (Kathy) of Okotoks and Glenn Werth (Lee) of Calgary. Jennifer was predeceased by her father Philip Werth and sister Paulette Sinkinson.

Jennifer adored and was so proud of her beloved and devoted husband Lyle, of 45 years, her son Christopher and her daughter Amber. Both of her children have found their places in the universe, Christopher as a Professor at the University of Winnipeg and Amber at The Manitoba Children’s Museum.

Lyle and Jennifer put their retirement on hold for 6 years to care for their beautiful grand-daughter Katelyn, who brought so much joy and happiness into their lives. Nana and Papa would not have changed a moment of time for all their cherished wonderful memories of her.

Jennifer loved God and spiritual conversations. There was nothing better to her than a good cup of coffee and gazebo nights, illuminated by dozens of candles. She believed chocolate solved world problems. She collected pottery, Christmas decorations and snow globes. Sunflowers brought her happiness. Dancing made her sing.

She loved shoes, bags, purses, hat, long dresses, Christmas, and cuddling with her puppy Charlie Brown. Sunday brunches and spa afternoons with family and friends were her favourite. Her passion was storytelling, writing, and working with children as well as championing volunteering in the community and decorating. Just imagine her organizing the next heavenly event…

She adored the Winnipeg Folk Festival and visits to the Forks. Nicknamed Jinxie in school, she loved her River East Transcona School Division family, her fire fighter family, the infamous Wieners and Beans gang, the New York girls and the Gimli gals, as well as the Fluster Cluck Four and the Prairie Pearls. She will dearly miss her sisters by heart; you know who you are…

Once diagnosed, in her own quiet way, Jennifer soldiered on in solitude, but soon realized there was an army of support behind her. At times she felt undeserving of their love…

Jennifer lived a privileged peaceful life filled with kindness and gratitude and was thankful for every blessing.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00pm at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hwy #1 East at Navin Road inside the Perimeter. Revs. Brad Elliott and Helen Kennedy officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Susan, Heather, Sue, Gisele, Bev, Janis, Chris, Linda, Sheila, Colleen, Janice and Deb.

Special thanks to Dr. P. Harris and her compassionate, loving staff at Concordia Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gifts of Grace Mission, c/o St. Saviours Anglican Church, 690 Munroe Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 1T2.

~ And God cried first ~