June Elizabeth Gardiner
June 24, 2021
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June Elizabeth Gardiner was a wife, mother, grandmother, granny, sister, and friend. She left this world on June 24, 2021 at age 90. Her battle with medical issues over the years showed her courage in facing life challenges and despite the pain, remained in her home at the Evergreen Place. She stayed strong until the end.
She was born to Joe and Elsie Currie on April 25, 1931 in Fairview, Alberta. The family moved to Woodnorth, Manitoba in 1948 where June continued her schooling. After school, June worked for various farmers in the area.
While attending a Woodnorth dance she met her husband, Weldon Gardiner. After marriage they farmed in the Springville district for a few years prior to moving to an acreage on the outskirts of Virden. Together, they had 6 children: Kenneth, Gordon, Brian, Helen, Dale and Eileen.
Their door was never locked and all their children’s friends were always welcome whether they were there or not! An extra seat at the table or a bed if needed was always available.
June loved spending time sewing and crafting. She was a 4H leader where she taught many youth her skills. As a member of the Optimist Club she organized the Optimist Craft & Trade Show for many years. Over the years most weekends were spent traveling to various craft shows where new skills and friendships were made.
She is survived by her sons Gordon (Debbie), Brian (Mona), Dale (Pat), her daughters Helen, Eileen (Loyd), and daughter in law Diane; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-children. A loss will be felt by her four sisters, Audrey, Elsie, Kathleen and Kay, her brother Russel, sister in law Pat and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Weldon (1999), her son Kenneth (2017), a granddaughter (1979) and her youngest grandson Ryan (2021).
A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Virden Cemetery with Linda Clark officiating. If desired, donations may be made to Virden & District Health Auxiliary Remembrance Fund P.O. Box 2526 Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0 in memory of June.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the service will be FM broadcast.
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SERVICES
Graveside Service
Friday, July 02, 2021
11:00 AM
Virden Cemetery
Road 56N
Virden, Manitoba
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of June Elizabeth Gardiner June 24 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Virden, Province: Manitoba