She was predeceased in 1985 by her husband Jim, the love of her life.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons Guy (Linda) and Barry (Sandy); grandchildren, James, Ian (Melanie), Erin, Jill (Mike), Amy (Justin), (Mimi) and great-grandchildren, Kyle, Hanna, Zach, Nate, Lucas and Neve; and many dear nieces and nephews, all whom she dearly loved. She will be missed by many wonderful friends and relatives, especially her younger brother Merv in B.C.
Mom spent many years working at Safeway and then at CIBC. In her retirement, she volunteered at Fort Whyte Alive, kept a beautiful yard and flower gardens and hosted family dinners and barbeques. Wherever she went, whomever she encountered, she always thought the best of everyone. She made you feel special. What she loved most of all was her family. She cherished all the times she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This included babysitting, driving kids in carpools, ferrying kids to activities and attending soccer, ringette and softball games and dance recitals. She was also the trusty family pet sitter during vacation times.
At 57 years of age, she wasn’t sure if she was qualified to volunteer at Fort Whyte Alive. She was told the only qualification she needed was a love of children and they would teach her the rest. She loved giving tours to school groups several times a week as well as volunteering for any special event and any inside assistance that was needed. This continued for 21 years.
She spent her last 2 ½ years at St. Norbert Personal Care Home. The family is so appreciative of the wonderful, patient, compassionate care she received throughout that time, from all the staff.
Over the years, Mom donated to a vast array of charities, including being a foster parent to a little boy in Africa. She enjoyed teaching him through her letters about life in Canada. She was a fiercely proud Canadian.
If friends so desire, donations in Avis’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
Due to Covid-19, a Celebration of Mom’s life will be postponed until it is safe to gather.
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