Obituary for Monica Sigurdson
MONICA SIGURDSON
June 29, 1917 - December 7, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Sigurdson on December 7, 2021, at the age of 104 1/2 years.
Monica was the last surviving member of the Foster family as well as the Sigurdson family, both from Vidir, Manitoba. She was last of the original settlers of the Vidir/Lowland area.
She was predeceased by her sisters Edith [Chris], Doris, Phyllis [Kris], Marjorie [Steinthor], Mabel [Baldur] brothers Harold/Bud [Addie], Tom [Ellen], Ray [Veronica]. She was also predeceased by husband Gunnar Sigurdson in 1968, son Marshall 2018, grandson Darcy 2011, great grandson Riley 2019 and son-in-law Ray Solmundson 2010.
Monica/Mom is survived by daughters Monica Johnson, Shirley Solmundson, sons Maurice [Sylvia] and Nigel [Signy], grandchildren, Jocelyn, Norma, Ivan, Maureen, Jeff, Eric, Brian, Robert, Clayton, Brandi, and 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monica/Mom grew up in the Vidir/Sylvan area where she met and married Gunnar. They spent a couple of years on Lake Winnipeg with Dad fishing and Mom cooking. They started farming in the Lowland School district until Dad's sudden death in 1968. Mom stayed on the farm until 1969 at which time she bought a house trailer and moved it to Arborg.
Monica lived in the trailer for many years, finding odd jobs as well as knitting and crocheting beautiful articles which she sold or gave to her family. She was always available and happy to take care of her grandchildren when needed. Later, when the grandchildren attended High School down the street from her she delighted in their visits as she cooked lunch for them at noon. Family was her whole life.
Monica/Mom moved to Sunrise Lodge where she lived independently for 20 years. There she enjoyed gardening, walking and making many friends along with great memories. However as she aged life became increasingly lonely as her siblings and new friends passed on.
In December of her 96th year Monica/Mom moved to the Fisher Personal Care Home. She received wonderful care and became a favourite as she was so accommodating and agreeable and enjoyed the attention she was getting. She enjoyed being cared for rather than taking care of everyone else.
Monica/Mom loved county life and the outdoors. In her later years she enjoyed rides in the country and to the lakeside. She picked berries with her family every year until the age of 99.
Monica/Mom was able to continue with her knitting and crocheting until age 102, her eyesight deteriorated.
Thank you very much to the caring staff at Fisher Personal Care Home for the excellent care you provided to Monica for the last years of her life.
A private family service will be held when Covid restrictions are lifted.
Rest in Peace. You were blessed with a long healthy life and we were blessed to have you in our lives for so long!
June 29, 1917 - December 7, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Sigurdson on December 7, 2021, at the age of 104 1/2 years.
Monica was the last surviving member of the Foster family as well as the Sigurdson family, both from Vidir, Manitoba. She was last of the original settlers of the Vidir/Lowland area.
She was predeceased by her sisters Edith [Chris], Doris, Phyllis [Kris], Marjorie [Steinthor], Mabel [Baldur] brothers Harold/Bud [Addie], Tom [Ellen], Ray [Veronica]. She was also predeceased by husband Gunnar Sigurdson in 1968, son Marshall 2018, grandson Darcy 2011, great grandson Riley 2019 and son-in-law Ray Solmundson 2010.
Monica/Mom is survived by daughters Monica Johnson, Shirley Solmundson, sons Maurice [Sylvia] and Nigel [Signy], grandchildren, Jocelyn, Norma, Ivan, Maureen, Jeff, Eric, Brian, Robert, Clayton, Brandi, and 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monica/Mom grew up in the Vidir/Sylvan area where she met and married Gunnar. They spent a couple of years on Lake Winnipeg with Dad fishing and Mom cooking. They started farming in the Lowland School district until Dad's sudden death in 1968. Mom stayed on the farm until 1969 at which time she bought a house trailer and moved it to Arborg.
Monica lived in the trailer for many years, finding odd jobs as well as knitting and crocheting beautiful articles which she sold or gave to her family. She was always available and happy to take care of her grandchildren when needed. Later, when the grandchildren attended High School down the street from her she delighted in their visits as she cooked lunch for them at noon. Family was her whole life.
Monica/Mom moved to Sunrise Lodge where she lived independently for 20 years. There she enjoyed gardening, walking and making many friends along with great memories. However as she aged life became increasingly lonely as her siblings and new friends passed on.
In December of her 96th year Monica/Mom moved to the Fisher Personal Care Home. She received wonderful care and became a favourite as she was so accommodating and agreeable and enjoyed the attention she was getting. She enjoyed being cared for rather than taking care of everyone else.
Monica/Mom loved county life and the outdoors. In her later years she enjoyed rides in the country and to the lakeside. She picked berries with her family every year until the age of 99.
Monica/Mom was able to continue with her knitting and crocheting until age 102, her eyesight deteriorated.
Thank you very much to the caring staff at Fisher Personal Care Home for the excellent care you provided to Monica for the last years of her life.
A private family service will be held when Covid restrictions are lifted.
Rest in Peace. You were blessed with a long healthy life and we were blessed to have you in our lives for so long!