Born April 1, 1931 to William and Clara (Beck) Thalman in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Predeceased by loving husband Jim, she is survived by, daughters, Diane Marshall and her family, Jim Marshall (Dana) and their family, Michelle Bittroff (Thomas) and their family. Kathryn Rojem (Ed) and her family, Jonathan Ward (Nikki) and their family, Jaclyn Cornish (Ryan) and their family, Lori Surinak (Nathan) and their family. Sandy York (Todd) and her family, Hannah Enair (Dylan ) and the newest great grandchild, a little girl, #15.
She is further survived by two sisters in Winnipeg, Shirley Nash and Debbie Buskell and numerous cousins.
Mom faced many adversities and health struggles in life, however, she was the epitome of strength, loyalty, a “must do” determination and a great sense of humor. Together with our dad, they gave us a great life with meager resources in the early years. Through a keen sense of business, integrity and hard work, they enjoyed the fruits of a successful business. Mom was also the typical homemaker and hands on, engaged mother, from taxi service for all her children and grandchildren, amazing family meals, baking, countless skating and Halloween costumes, sewing, knitting beautiful sweaters and all around coach and cheerleader, she will be sorely missed.
Mom found great solace and security in the home her and dad built on Graymar Road, Lakeview Heights in 1967, wonderful memories.
It was her greatest wish to have family at her side when she passed, thankfully that wish was granted.
By request, there will not be a formal service, a family gathering is planned for later in the fall
The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Carrington Place where mom was a resident for the past few years, the nurses on 2 East, Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the staff/nurses at the North Okanagan Hospice, you are angels. The family would also like to thank Dr. Donald Smith and Jodey, for their care and support for the years mom resided in Vernon. Those wishing to, may make a donation to the North Okanagan Hospice or a charity of your choice in mom’s honor.
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