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Jackson Helen

Date of birth: June 14, 1929

Died: December 9, 2009

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Funeral: December 14, 2009, 2:00 PM, Sneath Strilchuk Riverside Chapel

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Helen Jackson passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 80 at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009.

Helen was born in Portage la Prairie on June 14th, 1929 to Cecil and Jean (Mark) Wilson. She was the eldest of five children and attended school at Paulson and Makinak. Following high school Helen trained as a teacher at Normal School and taught at Renver MB

Married to Rosco James Jackson on June 18th, 1947, they moved to Chicago, Illinois where Ross was employed. Three children were born there, Patrick, Jim, and Barbara-Jean. A serious accident left Ross in ill health and the young family moved home to Canada in 1956 where two more children, Deborah and Karen, completed the family.

Mom returned to school in 1965 graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Red River Community College. She put her nursing skills to good use over the next 30+ years working at Dauphin General Hospital, Dauphin Clinic and lastly, at St. Paul’s Home where she retired from in 1992.

Throughout her nursing career she served the Manitoba Association of Licensed Practical Nurses in several capacities, including as President.

Mom loved to travel, visiting many destinations from BC to Nova Scotia. She also traveled in her latter years internationally to Scotland, England, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa.

The Alexandra Rebekah Lodge #13 was a big part of Mom’s life. She served them in several capacities over the years. Mom was particularly fond of the Serene Theta Rho youth group and was both teacher and friend to many of the girls. She was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church and served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Mom loved her garden, particularly her roses and lilies.

Predeceased by her husband Ross, parents Cecil and Jean, bother Stewart, infant granddaughters Shannon and Deborah, she is survived by son Patrick and children Jackson Parker of Calgary and Rob Jackson of Brandon; Jim (Kelly) and children Chance, Sarah, Adam and Andrew, great-grandchildren Zachary and Davvelynn of Brandon; Barbara-Jean (Alan Keil) of Brandon; Deborah Petrie and son Tim of Brandon; and Karen Bowman (Lee) and children Jeremy, Ryan and David of Winnipeg.

She is also survived by brothers Bill (Lillian) Wilson of Dauphin, Gordon Wilson (Johanne) of Abbotsford BC, Bob Waldack of Dauphin, and sister Patricia Smith (Stewart) of Winnipeg and their extended families. And finally, her constant companion these past years, her dog Jody.

The celebration of Helen’s life was held Monday, December 14th at Riverside Evergreen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Diack officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Helen can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation Inc., 675 McDermot Avenue, Room DN1160, Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9 or Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba. 105-691 Wolseley Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 1C3.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mathison, Dr. Lysack, Dr. Tan and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Dauphin Regional Health Centre for their compassionate care. Our thanks also go out to her many friends and neighbors who gave her their love and support.

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Jeffers Kenneth

Date of birth: March 10, 1948

Died: October 14, 2009

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Funeral: October 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m., United Church, Gilbert Plains MB

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It was with great sadness that the family of Ken Jeffers announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre.

Ken was born on March 10, 1948 in McAuley, MB. Ken grew up on the farm where he helped his family farm and raise horses. He loved the outdoors and loved animals.

He married the love of his life Marguerite Huberdeau on June 1, 1968. They spent the last 43 years together and raised four beautiful children, Peggy, Charles, Kenneth and Tannis. They gained two sons in law, Glen Bates and Jason Irving as well as two daughters in law, Sarah Barnett and Karen Prytula. They were grandparents eight times to six grandsons Kyall, Coltyn, Austin, Lachlan, Patrick and Kenyen as well as two granddaughters, Alora and Morgan.

Besides his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is survived by his siblings Dave Jeffers, Don Jeffers, Phyllis (Grant) Campbell, Gladys (Philip) Huberdeau and mother in law, Noella Huberdeau.

Predeceased by: his father, Charlie Jeffers, his mother , Pearl (nee Robinson), father in law, Leonard Huberdeau, brother in law, Edmond Huberdeau, brother in law, Wayne Haney, sister in law Denise (nee Huberdeau) Fossheim and grand daughter Brittnay Bates.

Ken lived life to the fullest, always working hard and leaving time to play. Farming and welding were a part of him whether he was working in the field , fixing or building equipment. Each of his children and grandchildren have their own special memories of Ken, just as everyone he touched along the way has a special memory of him. Ken was proud of his family and the life he had built with his loving wife.

Ken will be missed and his memory cherished by his family and friends.

Funeral services for Ken were held on Monday, October 19, 2009 from St. Paul’s United Church in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba with the Rev. Karen Kuzek officiating and Tannis Jeffers read the eulogy. Interment followed in the Eldon Cemetery in Gilbert Plains. Pallbearers were Mervin Taylor, Edwin Meyer, Doug McNabb, Eddie Yaseniuk, Bruce Thompson and Jack Kempf. Honorary pallbearers were Lorne & Vicky Smith, Clayton Stoughton, Sam & Marie Kousins and Raymond Kaduchak. All friends are to consider themselves honorary pallbearers.

If friends so desire donations may be made in memory of Ken to the Canadian Cancer Society

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be
So he closed his arms around you
And whispered "Come to Me".

You didn’t deserve what you went through
So he gave you a rest
God’s Garden must be beautiful
‘Cause he only takes the best!

And when we saw you sleeping
So peaceful, free from pain,
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

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