Obituary for Sylvia Dern
SYLVIA DERN
August 21, 1941 – April 10th, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sylvia announces her sudden passing on Saturday, April 10 at the Arborg and District Health Centre at the age of 79. She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband Jacob, children Kristine, Doreen, Wayne and Michael and her two precious grandchildren Kristin and Kara. She will also be missed by her amazing family: sister Sigrun King, sisters-in-law Margaret (Robert)Durrant, Emily Paulson, Rose Paulson Eva Sohan, brothers-in-law Karl (Denise), Edward Dern, Lawrence Dern as well as numerous nieces and nephews and more friends then we can count. She was predeceased by her parents Gumundur and Ragnheihur Paulson, brothers: Oskar, Vilberg, Paul and Julius, sister Sigurlin Robinson, Father and mother-in-law Michael and Stella Dern and sister-in-law Emily Yurchi.
Sylvia was born in Gimli on August 21, 1941 the youngest of seven children. She was raised on the family farm, four miles west of our Arborg and attended Framnes school. She worked on the family farm following the death of her father, later moving to Arborg with her mom. She started working at Johnson store in the office, where coworkers became friends and friends became family. Those friendships were lifelong.
Sylvia didn’t have to look far to find the love of her life, the cute boy from down the road, Jacob became her husband on August 7, 1965. In 1964 Jacob and Sylvia bought their family farm just west of town. This location became the spot for raising cattle, pigs, chickens, the occasional horse, all their pets and most importantly her family. A new house was built on the property in 1976 Sylvia was always actively involved in the farming activities, working hard with Jake on the field or in the cattle pens mom was our leader taking on many rolls she supported and encouraged her family every day in anyway she could.
While living in Arborg Sylvia taught Sunday school, enjoyed skating on the outdoor rink across town, curling and baseball. She loved music, participating in square dancing at a young age and playing accordion. For many years her and dad played together in a band with friends entertaining at the Legion on Saturday nights. We heard a few wild stories from those days, but I’m sure not all. Sylvia loved a waltz, a good polka and the occasional butterfly. She was a person to suggest her granddaughters start Ukrainian dancing in Arborg. She spent a great deal of time watching her granddaughters, taking them to skating and dance lessons, playing baseball in the front yard and on daily tractor rides to feed cows. She watched both Kristin and Kara often and it was always wonderful going to Amma’s house. There were tents set up in the living room, movies to watch 800 times and cheese and Jell-O parties on the living room floor. She greatly loved and was proud of her family. While taking on many rolls Sylvia also took on part time jobs; usually helping friends like cooking at the Shelberly Inn restaurant and office work at the local insurance broker. She was always busy, but it was guaranteed that coffee was always on. Many family and friends would visit at the dining room table over the years. Discussions were had, decisions made, and lives plan around that table.
The family would like to think the wonderful EMS and Arborg hospital staff for the amazing care provided not only for mom, but to the entire family that day. The support from family & friends has been overwhelming.
Sylvia wished to be cremated and a private family memorial is planned as per regulations. Once allowed, we hope to celebrate her life with all those dear friends that we are so grateful for.
August 21, 1941 – April 10th, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sylvia announces her sudden passing on Saturday, April 10 at the Arborg and District Health Centre at the age of 79. She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband Jacob, children Kristine, Doreen, Wayne and Michael and her two precious grandchildren Kristin and Kara. She will also be missed by her amazing family: sister Sigrun King, sisters-in-law Margaret (Robert)Durrant, Emily Paulson, Rose Paulson Eva Sohan, brothers-in-law Karl (Denise), Edward Dern, Lawrence Dern as well as numerous nieces and nephews and more friends then we can count. She was predeceased by her parents Gumundur and Ragnheihur Paulson, brothers: Oskar, Vilberg, Paul and Julius, sister Sigurlin Robinson, Father and mother-in-law Michael and Stella Dern and sister-in-law Emily Yurchi.
Sylvia was born in Gimli on August 21, 1941 the youngest of seven children. She was raised on the family farm, four miles west of our Arborg and attended Framnes school. She worked on the family farm following the death of her father, later moving to Arborg with her mom. She started working at Johnson store in the office, where coworkers became friends and friends became family. Those friendships were lifelong.
Sylvia didn’t have to look far to find the love of her life, the cute boy from down the road, Jacob became her husband on August 7, 1965. In 1964 Jacob and Sylvia bought their family farm just west of town. This location became the spot for raising cattle, pigs, chickens, the occasional horse, all their pets and most importantly her family. A new house was built on the property in 1976 Sylvia was always actively involved in the farming activities, working hard with Jake on the field or in the cattle pens mom was our leader taking on many rolls she supported and encouraged her family every day in anyway she could.
While living in Arborg Sylvia taught Sunday school, enjoyed skating on the outdoor rink across town, curling and baseball. She loved music, participating in square dancing at a young age and playing accordion. For many years her and dad played together in a band with friends entertaining at the Legion on Saturday nights. We heard a few wild stories from those days, but I’m sure not all. Sylvia loved a waltz, a good polka and the occasional butterfly. She was a person to suggest her granddaughters start Ukrainian dancing in Arborg. She spent a great deal of time watching her granddaughters, taking them to skating and dance lessons, playing baseball in the front yard and on daily tractor rides to feed cows. She watched both Kristin and Kara often and it was always wonderful going to Amma’s house. There were tents set up in the living room, movies to watch 800 times and cheese and Jell-O parties on the living room floor. She greatly loved and was proud of her family. While taking on many rolls Sylvia also took on part time jobs; usually helping friends like cooking at the Shelberly Inn restaurant and office work at the local insurance broker. She was always busy, but it was guaranteed that coffee was always on. Many family and friends would visit at the dining room table over the years. Discussions were had, decisions made, and lives plan around that table.
The family would like to think the wonderful EMS and Arborg hospital staff for the amazing care provided not only for mom, but to the entire family that day. The support from family & friends has been overwhelming.
Sylvia wished to be cremated and a private family memorial is planned as per regulations. Once allowed, we hope to celebrate her life with all those dear friends that we are so grateful for.