March 4, 1938 – March 22, 2016
After a courageous battle with cancer, Virginia passed away at Riverview, Tuesday, March 22 with family by her side.
She is survived by her children David (Sharlynne), Ron (Arlene), Karen Klos (Randy), Susan Clarke (Lance) and their families; her Husband Harry Thiessen; Step-children Rick (Dolores), Kathy Denny (Bruce), David (Rose), Donna Boiteau, Darren (Carla) and their families; siblings and in-laws.
She was predeceased by her first Husband Bernard (1998), Daughter Patricia (2014) and her parents.
Virginia was born in Ladywood. She married Bernard in 1958 and was a farm wife and stay at home mom. They moved to Winnipeg in 1998, a few months prior to his passing. She went to work full time in 1991 and retired in 2009.
Virginia was an energetic lady who loved life and keeping busy. She was always baking and making perogies for family, friends and her co-workers. Virginia enjoyed golfing with the Iron Maidens Ladies Golf League and annual Still Cove Tournament and made many friends.
Later in life she met and married Harry who cherished her. She loved the time they spent at the cabin working and gardening.
Virginia was a nurturer and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. She holds a very special place in the hearts of her family and extended family.
Special thanks to the staff at Riverview Heath Centre and Cancer Care Manitoba for their wonderful care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Church, Box 71, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0
Memorial Service will be held Wednesday March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour.
Goodbye Sweetheart, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma..
you are with God now, free from pain.
We love you and will miss you dearly….
until we meet again.
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Ken Berthiaume
Our deepest sympathy is for Harry and all of his and Virginias families. May God watch over and comfort you in this time of grief.
We will hold close to our hearts, the memories of our special times together. Virginia was a nice person to be around at any time, and will not be forgotten.
Your friends
Ken & Cheryl
Lyla McLean ("neighbor" from long ago)
Virginia was a very special lady. My prayers and thoughts are with her family members at this
time. Your memories of her will always keep her close to you.
Helen Klein
Our deepest sympathy to both Harry and Virginia’s families. She will be missed by all of her friends and families.
Bill and Helen Klein
Sandy Kalid
So very sorry to hear the sad news of such a great co worker and friend to everyone. Virginia was a genuine nice person and such a hard worker full of energy all the time, showing up all the younger people day in and day out. Taking perogy orders and baking for everyone every Wednesday. What a lady to admire and talk to and be around. She was the best.
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Sandy Kalid
Co worker friend