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Josephine Marie Burke (nee Roussin)
1925 – 2020
Suddenly but peacefully at the Southeast Personal Care Home, Josephine Marie Burke passed away at the age of 94 years.
Mom was predeceased by her first husband William Scott (1986); son Larry Scott (2007); grandson Justin Scott (1996) & son-in-law Raymond Andrusiak (2017).She was also predeceased by second husband Douglas Jack Burke (1989).
Mom is survived by her sister Sally Friewald (Hans) of Kent, Washington and their son’s Darrell and Martin; daughter Christine (Raymond) of Winnipeg; son William Scott of Broadview, Saskatchewan; his daughter Crystal (Kevin) Zepick and son’s Brody and Luke Justin of Kipling, Saskatchewan.
Also survived by son Larry’s daughter Sherri and her son’s Albert and Nathaniel and Larry’s son Sheldon and his daughters Brenda and her daughter Olivia and Sheldon’s youngest daughter Faith.
Also survived by son George Burke (Abbotsford); daughter Diane (Roland) Ruesgen & their daughter Megan (Toby) Lindsay; & son Jessie (Kelowna).
Also survived by son Brian (Linda) Burke, daughter Cassidy (Abbotsford) as well as many cousins, nieces & nephews.
Having six children mom was a busy homemaker. She at times, had a few part time jobs……one she thoroughly enjoyed was driving for Red Patch Taxi for a number of years. Mom was very outgoing, friendly, and liked to laugh, joke & kibitz…..she was liked by all.
Mom was very generous to family & friends giving of herself by taking them to various appointments, helping with groceries, and hand mending their clothing etc. She much enjoyed playing bingo, knitting & loved her sewing machine.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Temple (Buntain Chapel) 400 Hargrave Street & Cumberland Avenue. Service will be held immediately following the 10:30 a.m. viewing. Reception to follow. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery immediately following the reception.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Southeast P.C.H. 1265 Lee Blvd. Wpg. Mb. R3T 2M3 or charity of your choice.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. S. Thomas, nurses Jason & Evelyn, healthcare and recreation workers & office staff.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Josephine Marie Burke nee Roussin 1925 2020..
Bardal Funeral Home and Crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba