Obituary for Joan Dorothy Anderson
Joan Dorothy Anderson (Southgate)
April 9 1947 to October 20 2021
My wife and best friend for over 44 years passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021 after having suffered a severe stroke on October 18, 2021.
Joan was predeceased by her parents Marg & Cec Southgate and leaves to mourn her loving husband Duncan, daughter Storm (Howie) grandchild Angel, step grandchildren Ronnie (Rachel), Cheryl (Ryan), step great grandchildren Avery & Hailey, Joan’s step children: Duncan (Laurie) their child Caileen, Heather (Glenn) their child Denver, Gia and Grant and adopted special daughter, Angela Cosens (Carman) and their children Angel, Cassandra & Alexis (who grandpa Dunc calls Harry), Joan’s sister Doreen and her partner Orest, Doreens children; Jerry (Joanne) & Tricia (Collin) and their children Dylan, Owen, Eric, Faith & Aaron; Brothers in law Brian (Debbie) and their children, Linda, Donna & Jennifer & Angus (Irene) and many extended family and friends.
Joan was very active in all aspects of life and here is a glimpse of her many interests:
Sports- Hockey the Jets except when HER Penguins were playing, Football the Blue Bombers, Baseball the Goldeyes & Blue Jays plus Curling at all levels. Arts - MTC, WSO plus any music especially Barbershop but no RAP. Hobbies- reading, crosswords, puzzles, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint & Calligraphy. TV -Sports of course, Hallmark Channel, Murder Mysteries, North of 60 & English Comedy.
Joan was an active member of St Vital EMC where she had many friends like Pastor Jerry and her very close friend Mary Buechert plus her Bible study group.
Joan was a member of ANAVETS Rockwood Unit #303 who volunteered at the drop of a hat and ran the Sick & Visiting with her dear friend Mary Dewick. She also supported me 100 % at both the Unit & MNWO Command level where again she made many great friends many of whom have sent condolences and said they would miss her.
For the past few years especially after Joan retired from the Winnipeg School Division, where she worked for over 21 years as an EA we travelled a lot. Just to mention a few of our favorite places Branson, New Orleans, Memphis and of course Omaha where we had to go to the Zoo to see the penguins (Joan’s favorite bird evidenced by the fact that between the cottage & home she has at least 100 plush, wood, glass etc.). Besides these vacation trips we went to Fargo & Grand Forks (yep for the shopping) and added to this were trips to Thunder Bay, Penticton, Brandon, Saskatoon etc... for ANAVETS meetings &, conventions
Joan will be sadly missed by her families immediate, ANAVETS, St vital EMC and her neighbors on Queenston St Wpg and in Belair MB plus the untold people she met over the years.
I would like to thank the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service for the quick response and superb treatment provided to Joan and their courtesy to me during this crisis. Further thanks also goes to the HSC Emergency and 7H Doctors & staff for the care provided Joan plus their advice, patience and understating with myself and the family.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held spring 2022 and her ashes will be scattered at Joan’s favorite place her cottage in Belair MB.
In lieu of flowers, as per Joan’s request, donations may be made in her name to Siloam Mission or a charity of your choice.
We would like to thank Eirik & Brittany of the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre for all their support and help during this trying time.
April 9 1947 to October 20 2021
My wife and best friend for over 44 years passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021 after having suffered a severe stroke on October 18, 2021.
Joan was predeceased by her parents Marg & Cec Southgate and leaves to mourn her loving husband Duncan, daughter Storm (Howie) grandchild Angel, step grandchildren Ronnie (Rachel), Cheryl (Ryan), step great grandchildren Avery & Hailey, Joan’s step children: Duncan (Laurie) their child Caileen, Heather (Glenn) their child Denver, Gia and Grant and adopted special daughter, Angela Cosens (Carman) and their children Angel, Cassandra & Alexis (who grandpa Dunc calls Harry), Joan’s sister Doreen and her partner Orest, Doreens children; Jerry (Joanne) & Tricia (Collin) and their children Dylan, Owen, Eric, Faith & Aaron; Brothers in law Brian (Debbie) and their children, Linda, Donna & Jennifer & Angus (Irene) and many extended family and friends.
Joan was very active in all aspects of life and here is a glimpse of her many interests:
Sports- Hockey the Jets except when HER Penguins were playing, Football the Blue Bombers, Baseball the Goldeyes & Blue Jays plus Curling at all levels. Arts - MTC, WSO plus any music especially Barbershop but no RAP. Hobbies- reading, crosswords, puzzles, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint & Calligraphy. TV -Sports of course, Hallmark Channel, Murder Mysteries, North of 60 & English Comedy.
Joan was an active member of St Vital EMC where she had many friends like Pastor Jerry and her very close friend Mary Buechert plus her Bible study group.
Joan was a member of ANAVETS Rockwood Unit #303 who volunteered at the drop of a hat and ran the Sick & Visiting with her dear friend Mary Dewick. She also supported me 100 % at both the Unit & MNWO Command level where again she made many great friends many of whom have sent condolences and said they would miss her.
For the past few years especially after Joan retired from the Winnipeg School Division, where she worked for over 21 years as an EA we travelled a lot. Just to mention a few of our favorite places Branson, New Orleans, Memphis and of course Omaha where we had to go to the Zoo to see the penguins (Joan’s favorite bird evidenced by the fact that between the cottage & home she has at least 100 plush, wood, glass etc.). Besides these vacation trips we went to Fargo & Grand Forks (yep for the shopping) and added to this were trips to Thunder Bay, Penticton, Brandon, Saskatoon etc... for ANAVETS meetings &, conventions
Joan will be sadly missed by her families immediate, ANAVETS, St vital EMC and her neighbors on Queenston St Wpg and in Belair MB plus the untold people she met over the years.
I would like to thank the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service for the quick response and superb treatment provided to Joan and their courtesy to me during this crisis. Further thanks also goes to the HSC Emergency and 7H Doctors & staff for the care provided Joan plus their advice, patience and understating with myself and the family.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held spring 2022 and her ashes will be scattered at Joan’s favorite place her cottage in Belair MB.
In lieu of flowers, as per Joan’s request, donations may be made in her name to Siloam Mission or a charity of your choice.
We would like to thank Eirik & Brittany of the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre for all their support and help during this trying time.