Verna Irene Bowes

Peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Meadowood Manor, Verna Passed away at the age of 95.

She is predeceased by her brother Don and her loving Husband of 71 years, Clifford. She will be dearly missed by her sister Jean; Daughters Michelle (Lorne), Diane (Keith), Susan (John), Donna; son Doug; Grandchildren Trevor (Kelly), Jeffrey, Meaghan (Greg), Janice and Christopher, and Great-Grandchildren Charlie, Adam, Dean, Devin, and Lucas.

Verna was Born on March 22, 1919 in Gladstone, Manitoba, the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. William and Ida Payne. She attended school in Ninga and went on to graduate from Neepawa High School. She met Clifford in Boissevain, they were later married in Ninga and eventually moved to Winnipeg where Verna managed the family home.

Verna was heavily involved with her family, church and community. She was a parent volunteer throughout her children’s time at school, a member of The United Church Women and up until her passing, served on the residents’ council for Meadowood Manor.

She enjoyed spending the summer on Coney Island, traveling to small town Manitoba for the horse races and visiting with friends and family. She is out of our arms but not out of our hearts.

A Celebration of Verna’s life will be held at Meadowood Manor, 577 St. Anne’s Road on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2:00pm.

A very special thank you to Chaplain David and Darlene Holland of Meadowood Manor for their love and friendship.

Donations may be made to Meadowood Manor Foundation Inc. 577 St. Anne’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5B2

All Parking at St. Vital Arena 580 St. Anne’s Road.