October 3, 1931 ~ March 5, 2018
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Verlene Heithoff, 86, peacefully at home with her family at her side on March 5, 2018.
She will be sadly missed by her children Joan (Jim), Nancy (Bob), Rick (Lucille), Wayne (Marg), Randy (Kim), Tom (Judi), Terry (Elaine), thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
She is survived by her brother Marvin (Arleen) Chavanu of Omaha, Nebraska, her sister LaDonna Kaukver of Leshara, Nebraska, many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Verlene was predeceased in death by her parents; husband Alvin; three sisters: Marion Chavanu, Lenore Bode and Willa Borer; two brothers: Ervin Chavanu and Larry Chavanu.
Verlene was born October 3, 1931 in Petersburg, Nebraska. She married October 4, 1949 where she lived with her husband Alvin and their children until 1965 when they moved to Canada and owned and operated Trout River Lodge near Ear Falls, Ontario until they retired. Following the death of her husband, Verlene moved to Beausejour in 2003 where she happily resided the rest of her life.
The family would like to thank Dr. Van Rensburg, Homecare, and especially Mom’s special angel Gwen Gmiterek for the loving care you gave our mom.
Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 516 Atlantic Ave., Beausejour, MB.
If you wish, donations may be made in Verlene’s memory to St. Mary Building Fund, Box 760, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.
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Karen Viers
Verlene has touched so many lives. Pat and I are grateful to have known and can call her a special friend in our lives. Oh so many memories of fun times over the many years we have known Verlene and her family. You all are special. Love, Pat and Karen
Denise kooper
Sorry to hear of your family’s loss! We hope you find comfort in memories you shared!
Sincerely Ted, Denise, Jeremy & Brandon.
Hannelore Sawdo
Sorry to hear about your loss, prayers and hugs to you all.
Louis and Hannelore Sawdo
Grant & Judy plohman
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Grant & Judy
Michael Viers
Verlene and Al were very big people in our young lives and as we grew up.
Thanks for the memories!
Mike
Robert & Marabeth Leblanc
Our sincere condolences to all the families of Mrs. V. Heithoff. She was a lady we respected and she always greeted us with her warm and caring smile.
Edna Barrie/Dave Kehler and Winston
Dave and I were saddened to read of your loss. Verlene was one of Dave favorite clients. He is going to miss her. Take care. She is at peace now, no pain.