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SCHOFIELD: Sergeant Shane Anthony Schofield of Wawanesa, beloved husband of Rene, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2009 at the age of 28 years. Shane was born on June 19, 1980 at Sackville, Nova Scotia. He attended high school at Milwood High School where he was well known for his great sense of humor and big heart. Shane loved playing on the school hockey team and his dressing room name was "Juke Box" reflecting his passion for music. After high school, Shane joined the military and served with the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in C.F.B. Shilo, Manitoba. He gallantly served four tours of duty, one in Bosnia and three in Afghanistan. Shane was a devoted husband and father and he loved spending time at home with his family. He also enjoyed playing recreational hockey with the Wawanesa Jets in his spare time. Shane is survived by his wife Rene, sons Teegan and Layne, parents Charlton and Cathy Schofield, brother Brett Schofield, Rene’s parents Darrell and Denise Boughton and brother-in-law, Ryan (Lisa) and their son, Caleb. The Funeral Service will be held at the Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, MB on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Beth Rutherford officiating. It has been requested that all attendees arrive by 1:30 p.m. for military Rites. Interment will take place at Oakridge Memory Gardens in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Donations in memory of Shane may be made to "Rene Schofield in Trust of Teegan and Layne Education Fund," c/o RBC Royal Bank, Box 146, Wawanesa, MB, R0K 2G0.
SHOEMAKER: (nee BIRCHALL) It is with sadness that the family announces that Mrs. Effie Shoemaker of Brandon, formally Elkhorn, MB passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Extendicare Tuxedo Villa, Winnipeg with family at her side. Effie was born to parents Lewis and Elizabeth Birchall, September 17, 1927. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Fred; son Mark; brother Lewis and sister Mary. Effie is survived by sons Jim (Donna) of Steinbach, MB, Darryl (Rhonda) of Irvine, AB, Kevin (Cindy) of Winnipeg, MB; daughters Valerie (Victor) of Courtney, BC, Monica (Ken), of Brandon, MB, Brenda (Bob) of Somerset, MB; many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; sisters Annie (Grant) of Elkhorn, MB and Betty of Surrey, England; brother Doug of Oliver, BC; sisters-in-law, Bernice, Vera, Flora Shoemaker and Joyce Young; numerous nieces and nephews. Effie Shoemaker was a longtime member of the Royal Purple Lodge of Canada, both in Elkhorn and Brandon. She worked in the secretary's office for the Lodge for several years before retirement. Mom / Effie was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, 332 - 8th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 3X4. Phone: (204) 727-0694. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
SKOBLACK: Nellie Skoblack passed away on March 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon.
Nellie was born in Ethelbert, MB on January 25, 1911. She spent her early years on a homestead in that area where her parents settled after emigrating from the Ukraine.
Nellie was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1972, six sisters and five brothers. She is survived by three sisters, Stella, Mary and Kay; her daughters Josephine (Galipeau) of Parksville, B.C., Marion (Kelleher) of Thunder Bay, ON and Shirley (Thompson) of Nanaimo, B.C.; five granddaughters, two grandsons, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
Nellie was a skilled, self-taught seamstress, her family, friends and many residents of Brandon benefited by those skills. She was an honest, hard-working woman her entire life. She had to accomplish something every day. Her garden, sewing and handicrafts were the joys of her life.
Her family was very important to her. She made her last trip to the West Coast in January of 2009 and was able to have her "five generation" picture taken there – one of her last goals.
She leaves a space in our lives that can never be filled.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who supported her over the years and enabled her to stay in her home to the end. We would also like to thank Dr. Groves and the staff at the Brandon Regional Health Centre and Assiniboine Centre for their thoughtful and tender care.
Cremation took place on March 12, 2009 and a Memorial Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nellie may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB, R7A 7M6 or to a charity of choice.
SIMPSON: E. Murray Simpson, B. Arch.
Passed away February 17th, 2009 at his residence in Fairview Home in Brandon. Murray was born in Winnipeg in 1926 to Roy and Eva Simpson. Murray is survived by his wife, Mef Simpson, whom he married in 1950; children Vandy Simpson (Darrell Markowitz) of Wareham, Ontario, Dr. Carl Simpson (Anna Marie Larsen) of Waterloo, Ontario, Joanne (Ward Keith) and grandchildren Jonah and Arielle of Winnipeg. He is also survived by his brother Waverley (Pat) and nephews Bruce and Scott and their families, also of Winnipeg. Murray graduated from University of Manitoba in 1948 with a degree in architecture. He then spent two years of postgraduate studies at the School of Design in Chicago. He returned to Winnipeg and was employed at Green, Blankstein & Russell Architects, moving in 1960 to Brandon to open a branch office. Among the projects he worked on in Brandon were the Brandon General Hospital, the Parish Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral, the Brandon Sun, the Brodie Building and two residences on B. U. campus, Manitoba Public Insurance, Hobbs Manor, and the Garden Lounge at Fairview. Murray was an Honorary life member of the Children's Aid Society and past deputy governor for the Kinsmen Club of Brandon. He also served as president of the Brandon Allied Art Centre, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and served as a board member of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. His hobbies included pottery, fencing, designing and painting theatre sets for the Ballet, MTC and Brandon School of Music. He loved travelling with his wife and friends and was an avid gourmet cook. The family will have an intimate memorial at a later date and asks that those who knew Murray take a moment to reflect and enjoy your memories of him.
STEWART: Nicole Stewart (née Campion) passed away suddenly in Shilo, Manitoba on December 16, 2008 at the age of 22 years. Nicole Joy Campion was born on March 19th, 1986 in Brandon, Manitoba to parents, Kelly and Greg. She was a busy little girl and talked very early on in her life to the amazement of all around her. Her early years were spent in Pipestone, Boissevain, Brandon, Cross Lake, Treherne and Souris. She was the first grandchild on both sides of her family and her birth brought "joy" into the Campion and Woods households.
Nicole always took the road less travelled. Her zest for life sometimes got her into some sticky situations but she always learned from her actions and rose up as a stronger and wiser young woman. She attended high school in Souris and graduated from Reston High School in 2004. Her future was bright and she headed into Brandon to university but soon realized that her calling was working with small children. She left university to work in a daycare and she began her training in childcare at A.C.C. She loved her job working with children. Her soft heart and unlimited patience with the little ones was her strength and they in turn, loved her.
In 2006, she met Robert Stewart, "Stewie" and had finally met her soul mate. Together they could conquer the world. True to form, Nicole said to her mom one Friday in April, "Robbie and I are going to get married on Monday." She knew what she wanted and when she decided, there was no changing her mind. A beautiful wedding with the people she loved was held that following Monday. Robbie was her best friend and she always said that she had no doubt in her mind that they would be together forever. They both enjoyed the same sense of humor, games, movies and just being together. After they were married, the two of them moved to Shilo, where she took great pleasure in fixing up their home. When Robbie was deployed to Afghanistan, Nicole held their little family together waiting daily for phone calls and preparing for the day her Robbie would return home safely.
Nicole’s greatest triumph in life was the birth of their sweet daughter, Jordyn Kelly Stewart on November 22, 2006. She had found her ultimate calling and she loved being a mom. She was determined to be the best mom in the world and she was so proud of her little girl. The most important thing to Nicole was to spend time with Jordie and they spent literally hours of every single day singing, playing, reading books, drawing and coloring. In an effort to help Jordie learn, Nicole moved their dining room furniture out to the back shed and created a wonderful playroom. Her theory was, "who needed a table and chairs to eat at when you could play all day and have fun picnicking on the floor!!!" Jordyn is and will always be Nicole’s sweet and wonderful legacy.
Nicole was the most thoughtful person and she remembered everyone’s birthday and the whole family could count on a card with some artwork from Jordyn. She went out of her way to keep in touch with her brothers, Ryan and Daris and her grandparents, to make sure they were always kept up with the family news. Nicole loved her family, and enjoyed reminiscing with home videos and pictures of the past and present. She especially loved the holidays and family celebrations when everyone got together. She was so excited and looked forward to this Christmas because Jordie was old enough to understand how special these times were.
Her favorite places to visit were her family farms and the lake. She was very close to her mom and they spent many days puttering around the farm and this summer camping at Oak Lake. She also would take Jordie out with Grandpa Greg to do chores and see the cows. Nicole was proud of her parents and where she came from. She was a real "country girl" at heart. This summer she spent time with Aunt Heather and Uncle Rob, Derek and Taylor and her cousins Emma and Elise at Denolf’s cabin and travelled to Falcon Lake to spend time with Uncle Mike and Aunt Marcie, Amy, Ben and Katie. Nicole and her constant side-kick, Jordie, were beach bums every chance they got!
Nicole loved a challenge and an adventure so, as well, this summer she and Jordyn bravely set out for Calgary, travelling by train and bus to visit Uncle Dale and Aunt Teri, Emma and Elise. She was exhausted but so happy when they returned home from their trip.
Nicole also took great pleasure in being part of the Stewart family. Although they lived a distance away, she kept in touch regularly with Robbie’s mom and dad, Dan and Sharon, through cards and telephone calls. She was especially happy that Rob, herself and Jordie got to spend time with Rob’s brother Chris and wife Lisa along with nieces, Samantha, Erica and Allyssa and many of Rob’s relatives that came out to wish them well at Christmas last year. She also enjoyed spending time with Robbie’s brother Johnny, whom she considered a close friend as well as a brother.
Nicole knew many friends and her photo albums were filled with fond memories, present and past. She was especially close to her best friend Amy and they shared many laughs and tears together. Later on in Shilo, she made some really special friends in Michelle, Jen and Wendy, taking part in bellydancing, swimming and many, many fun "playdates." She will be lovingly remembered as a caring, warm, generous and funny friend.
Nicole will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and her wonderful sense of humor. She was so funny and she could easily find something to laugh at especially if it was something silly she had done herself. She loved the adventure of camping, swimming and being outside during the summer months and tobogganing in the winter. She loved the little things in life and was satisfied and content just to love and be loved.
She had often remarked to family and friends how happy she was and it is a great comfort to her family that in her last years of life she found true love, joy and happiness, things that some people search a lifetime to attain.
She was predeceased by her grandmother, Joy Woods, whom she was very close to as a little girl, as well as her great grandmothers, Reva Campion, Muriel Woods and Vera McDougald and great-grandfather Foster McDougald.
She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Robert and baby daughter Jordyn. Her mother and stepfather, Kelly and Reid, her father, Greg and brothers Ryan and Daris, Papa Keith Woods, Grandpa Garth, Grandma Bev Campion and Allan and Gwen Cowieson. She had several aunts and uncles and cousins that she also leaves to mourn her loss including, Mike and Marcie Woods (Amy, Ben and Katie), Dale and Teri Campion (Emma and Elise), Heather and Rob Denolf (Derek and Taylor), Trevor and Sandra Cowieson (Alicia and Kirsten) and Dean Cowieson.
A service of remembrance was held to honor Nicole’s life at the Central United Church on December 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harvey Hurren of Trinity United Church officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund set up for Nicole’s daughter, Jordyn, at any R.B.C. Royal Bank, Manitoba location.
STEVENS: Audrey Josephine Stevens (née Green) passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on December 24, 2008, with her family at her side. Mom was born in Beulah, MB on March 25, 1933 - the fourth of seven children born to Ted and Nellie Green. During her life, she lived in Beulah, Aylshum, SK, Winnipeg, Shilo and Brandon. She shared many fond memories of her travels to Germany, the East Coast and Whitehorse, as well as many humorous tales of her work-life and friends in Shilo. Mom loved her "soaps," curling, hockey, card games, Bingo, her budgies, her flowers and yard in Shilo and Cottonwoods, her game show channel, LOUD FAMILY GATHERINGS, Christmas and her homemade fudge, country music and her very special friends at Westman Jams, just to mention a few things!! She had a shy smile and laugh that charmed all! She was predeceased by her loving husband Les, her parents, her infant grandson Matthew Beaudry, sister Shirley Hensrud, brothers Fred and Ed Green, brothers-in-law Ray Stevens and Ervin Ryba. She is survived by daughters Diana (Cameron) Haggerty, Debbie Beaudry, Wendy (Glenn) Brogan, grandchildren Murray (Stacey) Haggerty, Jennifer Haggerty (Scott Wilson), Joshua, Eryn and Danielle Beaudry, Kevin and Derrek Brogan and great grandchildren Ryan, Eric, Caitlin and Brenna, and friend (and the "other gramma-Nan") Margaret Haggerty. She is also survived by her sisters Eleanor Ryba, Irene Green and Cathy (Ken) Owens, sisters-in-law Micki Green, Arlene Stevens, Jean Stevens, brother-in-law Jordie Hensrud and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and long-time friends. The funeral service will take place at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Mona Franklin officiating. A tea reception will follow there also. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Audrey may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7 or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Westman Chapter, 203-1570-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5C5.
SHUTTLEWORTH: Ruth Mae Shuttleworth of Rivers, Manitoba, regretfully passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Riverdale Health Centre (Palliative Care). She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Edward, her son Larry, her daughter Linda and son-in-law Allen and their families, her brother Doug and sister-in-law Florence Madden, her brother-in-law Stan Neilsen, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Ruth was born in Rivers on September 21, 1926 to Russell and Gladys Madden and had lived her life in Rivers. She worked 24 years as a dietician in the Riverdale Health Centre, making many friends along the way and loving her job. She often referred to her job as "her second home." She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. Ruth was the true meaning of the words wife, mother and friend. We would like to send our sincere thanks to all the staff at the Riverdale Health Centre for their loving and wonderful care. In keeping with Ruth’s wishes, cremation will take place after a time of visitation for family and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, 332-8th Street, Brandon. Interment will be held at the Rivers Cemetery
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Riverdale Health Centre, "Palliative Care," Box 428, Rivers, MB, R0K 1X0 or to the Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Box 37, Rivers, MB, R0K 1X0.
TOMLINSON: Diamond Irvine Tomlinson was born in Estevan, SK on August 23, 1927, the youngest of four siblings. His family moved to Brandon in 1935 where Diamond attended school. Diamond started working at the early age of 15. He held various jobs, working in a bakery and as a call boy for C.P. Rail. Diamond eventually began his long career by working as an electrician’s helper, later receiving his journeyman’s papers, then working for G.T. Smith & Sons for 25 years. In 1974, Diamond began working for the Brandon School Division, Maintenance Department, as Assistant Supervisor of Properties, retiring in 1991. In 1961, Diamond met Elizabeth "Betty" Betke, and they were married on May 12, 1962. They had three children – Brent, Carla and Shawna. Diamond was predeceased by his mother, Dora Jane, father, Joseph "Joe", his first wife, Hazel (Murray) and infant son; brothers, Winston and Arthur "Art" and wife, Ruth; brother-in-law, Ted Ribbans. He leaves to mourn, his wife Betty, son Brent and his daughter Charity and her children, Kenton and Ryanna, Charity’s sisters Cynthia and her husband Jason Hedstrom, and Ray-leen; daughters Carla, Shawna and husband Scott Nikel, and their daughters Megan and Haley; sister Jane Ribbans and her daughter Marcia Hodgson and Joan Ribbans; sister-in-law Yvonne and her sons Bill (friend Evelyn), Gene and wife Deanna, Ken and wife Della, as well as many great nephews and nieces. Funeral service was held at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church on Thursday, August 24, 2006 with Dr Clifford Bergman and Rev. Dan Pope officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. If friends wish, donations, in memory of Diamond, may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation "Palliative Care" or "Cancer Services", 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3.
TURNER: Anthony passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Valleyview Care Centre (Central Park Lodge) in Brandon, MB. He was born on the family farm at Invermay, SK on August 17, 1920 to Norman and Wreatha Turner. He was the sixth child in a family of eleven. Anthony had attended Mason School when he could, but due to illness, was unable to complete his education. He helped out on the family farm until the Second World War broke out and enlisted in Winnipeg only to be discharged after a short three months; again due to illness. He then secured work in the Brandon area. After the war was over, he married his long time sweetheart, Florence Van Meer on December 29, 1949 at Elkhorn, MB. They lived in the Grand Valley area for a short period of time and then moved northwest of Forrest where they farmed for 35 years. Besides farming, Anthony had worked for Zenith Paving, Brandon Meat Packers and at the River’s Base as a painter, as well as held various other jobs. Anthony and Florence moved to Brandon in 1985 but travelled extensively throughout Canada, wintering in Southern Texas. Anthony is survived by his son Ron of Whitecourt, AB; his only daughter Wreatha (Gordon Curtis) of Esterhazy, SK; son Jacee of Brandon, MB; son Mark (Carla) of Edson, AB; grandchildren Todd Curtis of Dawson Creek, BC; Terri-Lynn & Kirk Burkholder of Esterhazy, SK; Rebecca & Tony Cianflone of Altona, MB; Heidi and Blake Turner of Edson, AB; and great-grandchildren Kayleigh and Hudsyn Burkholder of Esterhazy, SK. He is also survived by his sisters Beth Stott, Ella Sutherland and Ruth Sutherland. Sisters-in-law Eileen Turner, Kathleen Turner, Martha Davison and June Van Meer as well as many, many, nieces and nephews and cousins. Anthony was predeceased by his wife Florence, father and mother Norman and Wreatha, grandson Danny Turner, sisters Norma Wyborn, Erma Turner, Margaret Reynolds, Cora Reynolds, Wreatha Turner, and brothers Ross and Grant. Also brothers-in-law Will Wyborn, George Stott, Bill Reynolds, Fred Reynolds, Bill Sutherland and Stewart Sutherland. He was predeceased by many other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. If the truth were known, Anthony actually died on May 8, 1995 - that was when his best friend, partner, love of his life passed away, his wife Florence. Dad you finally got your wish - Go in peace and be with Mom. The Funeral Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Friday, October 5, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
