Doreen Beverly Bowler (Paterson)

Obituary

Passed on

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, at age 75. After an extended painful battle she passed away peacefully on January 8, 2018, at Red River Place in Selkirk. Mom lived on a farm in Blackdale and Stonewall before moving to Lundar in 1954. At age 16, Mom moved to Winnipeg to pursue a career with her girlfriend, Ella at Eaton’s. Shortly after this she met her husband, Bob of 56 years, at a local hockey game while selling 50/50 tickets. Mom & Dad were married June 17, 1961, and moved from Winnipeg to Grosse Isle in 1964 with their 2 children, Randy & Holly. In 1978 they moved to the current farm in the RM of Rockwood with the addition of daughters, Jackie, Teresa and Kristy. The farm is where many of the adventures and memories began. Mom continued to be active within the community, from teaching 4H, involved in Sunday School, and being a member of the community club. Mom enjoyed gardening and especially caring for each growing season of her 300+ glads, which Grandma Bowler influenced. Mom was always busy sewing clothes for us, keeping the cookie jar full and the cold room stocked. There were always endless jobs whether it was keeping her pristine home, caring for her flower and vegetable gardens, to baling hay and looking after the variety of animals that came to live at the farm. Mom had a deep love of camping with family and friends and also for horses, which she passed on to her granddaughter Meghan, who continues to have horses at the farm. Mom is survived by her husband, Robert, 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. A service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Grosse Isle Community Centre. Our family is blessed for the care Mom received during her short stay at Red River Place, where donations may be made in her honour, 133 Manchester Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 0B5.

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