Obituary for Florence Esther Hartle
FLORENCE HARTLE
(nee GARDNER)
Born September 25, 1924 in Ninette, MB, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2019 at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 95.
She is survived by sons John (Donna), Ronald (Susan), daughters Barb, Rhonda (Jeff), eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She is also survived by two sisters Muriel and Jeannette (Ron), numerous nieces and nephews and family residing in England.
She was predeceased by her mother Matilda; husband Albert; brothers Ed, Irvine, Bruce, Ken; sister Ruth; brother-in-law Albert and son-in-law Ken.
Florence and family grew up in Stonewall, MB. She met and married Albert in 1945 after his return from the Army. They raised their family in Winnipeg, MB. And when the time was right, sold their house and moved back to Stonewall, residing at Lions Manor to be closer to her siblings.
Florence loved to volunteer at the Grace Hospital, serving customers muffins and coffee. She also volunteered with the Legion, once back in Stonewall. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and was an avid sports fan watching baseball, curling, soccer and hockey on T.V., above all else family meant everything to Florence.
She went into Deer Lodge Centre in 2011. While there and overcoming many adversities, she participated in numerous activities making many friends along the way. She became their “Mama”.
Florence was a kind soul, had a great sense of humor and was everyone’s best friend!
As per Florence’s wishes she has been cremated. An interment for family will be held in spring 2020.
“When you awakin in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not Die.”
(nee GARDNER)
Born September 25, 1924 in Ninette, MB, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2019 at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 95.
She is survived by sons John (Donna), Ronald (Susan), daughters Barb, Rhonda (Jeff), eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She is also survived by two sisters Muriel and Jeannette (Ron), numerous nieces and nephews and family residing in England.
She was predeceased by her mother Matilda; husband Albert; brothers Ed, Irvine, Bruce, Ken; sister Ruth; brother-in-law Albert and son-in-law Ken.
Florence and family grew up in Stonewall, MB. She met and married Albert in 1945 after his return from the Army. They raised their family in Winnipeg, MB. And when the time was right, sold their house and moved back to Stonewall, residing at Lions Manor to be closer to her siblings.
Florence loved to volunteer at the Grace Hospital, serving customers muffins and coffee. She also volunteered with the Legion, once back in Stonewall. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and was an avid sports fan watching baseball, curling, soccer and hockey on T.V., above all else family meant everything to Florence.
She went into Deer Lodge Centre in 2011. While there and overcoming many adversities, she participated in numerous activities making many friends along the way. She became their “Mama”.
Florence was a kind soul, had a great sense of humor and was everyone’s best friend!
As per Florence’s wishes she has been cremated. An interment for family will be held in spring 2020.
“When you awakin in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not Die.”