Linda Rose Appell
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Passed on December 26, 2022
April 16, 1949 – December 26, 2022
On December 26, 2022, the angels came to take another angel home. It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Rose Appell, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family, at the Stonewall & District Health Centre.
Linda leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband Arnie of 53 years, her daughter Sheresa, her sons Sheldon (Penny) and Shaun (Christine), her grandchildren Laurel (Bryce), Harmony (Steven), and Cody, her sisters Carol Keller, Shirley (Ted) Sumka, her brother Wayne (Sharon) Panteluk, her sister-in-law Rochelle Panteluk, her brother-in-law Les Trakalo, the Appell in-laws Irene, Rose, Joe (Bev), Eva (Nick), Hilda and Merv (Ingrid), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her dearest friend Marge.
Linda was a devoted Catholic and had an incredibly strong sense of faith. She prayed the rosary, celebrated mass daily, as well as shared and taught her beliefs with all those around her.
Linda married the love of her life after three months of courting on August 23, 1969. They were soulmates, best friends, and inseparable. Arnie was always by her side providing unconditional love and support. Music was etched in every aspect of their lives. Linda loved watching Arnie perform. She was his biggest fan, his song book and personal manager; whether singing for a crowd or just for her.
Linda was born April 16, 1949 in Gimli, MB, and was the third of six children born to John and Lil Panteluk. She attended Berlo School and Gimli Composite High School, before moving to Winnipeg. She got her first job at Nutty Club packing candy, then Brooke Bond for the next 10 years. In 1969, she met Arnie, got married, and started their family in 1971. In 1977, they moved to Stony Mountain where Linda ran a home daycare for 8 years. In 1985, she took a leap of faith by registering for night courses and successfully obtained her High School GED, which led to her 29-year career at Codville/Sobeys. In 2005, they moved to Komarno, enjoying many years on the farm, where they got to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. In 2020, they moved to Crescent Creek Estates in Teulon.
Linda’s greatest blessings were her children and grandchildren and she was so proud of them all.
Sheresa and her mom had a bond like no other. They were each other’s best friends and confidants. They spent countless hours together and when not together were on the phone. She fondly referred to Sheresa as her Princess. She was her #1 supporter and was incredibly proud of her advancements in her career. Following her diagnosis with COPD, Sheresa and Arnie were her constant caregivers.
Sheldon, their first born, a nurse by profession, was able to provide the best care in her final days, which gave us all a sense of comfort.
Shaun followed in dad’s footsteps with his gift of music and she was also Shaun’s biggest fan.
Linda loved her grandchildren to the moon and back, they were her pride and joy. She always looked forward to their visits, phone calls, texts, and facetimes, staying up to date on their daily lives. Some of Linda’s happiest memories were when her grandchildren came to visit.
Family, friends and neighbors were very important to her and she loved the many gatherings she hosted and attended. She will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion, generosity and selflessness. She made and gifted an abundance of crochet blankets and bags, sugar cookies, dainty trays and perogies. She made many lifelong friends wherever she went. She embraced everyone and always kept in touch, checking in on them through many phone calls and in her prayers.
We know that she was greeted in Heaven by those that predeceased her, including her parents John and Lil, her in-laws Mary and George, her daughter-in-law Heather, her brother Steve, her sister Patsy, her brothers-in-law Martin, Edward, Darvin, Alfred, Walter, and Stan, and her nephews Keith and Larry.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hicks and Dr. Zahari and all of the staff at the Stonewall & District Health Centre for all of their care and compassion during Linda’s brief stay as well as Kelvin Kidd from Careica Health for being so good to mom over the years.
A funeral service for Linda will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at 11:00am at Christ the King Church, 315 2nd Street East, Stonewall, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Berlo, c/o Box 3506, Gimli, MB R0C 1B1.
Lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Linda Rose Appell 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville:Teulon, Province: Manitoba