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Wendy Baxter

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WENDY JEAN BAXTER

(née ANDERSON)

March 3, 1955 – December 25, 2024

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It is with great sadness that the family of Wendy Jean Baxter (née Anderson) announce her passing, on December 25, 2024.


Wendy will be missed and fondly remembered by her husband Bruce; children, Chad, Adam (Pamela), David (Selena); grandchildren, Syndel, Lydon, Seth, Danika, Deirdree, Austin, and Owen; and great-grandson Koen.


She also leaves to remember her sister Linda (Gary); and brother, Robert (Jan); and their families.


A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on January 8, 2025 at Transcona East End C.C. located at 517 Pandora Ave E, Winnipeg, MB. 


Wendy’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.


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Kim Balkwill

January 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Rest peacefully my dear cousin. Soar high with the angels. Kim Balkwill

Crystal Edwards

January 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM

I had the pleasure of meeting Wendy when we signed our son up for Beavers, then discovering that she was a neighbour to my husband years prior. Wendy always made time to listen to what the children were telling her, had a wonderful sense of humor and had a knack for relating to everyone. Later when we worked together to fundraise for the scout hall, she was always thinking of ways to be inclusive to everyone. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. My sincere condolences to her family as I'm sure her absence will be deeply felt. Take care.

Rev. Carol Fletcher

January 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM

Deepest sympathy to all of Wendy's family and a great appreciation for the generous way in which she lived her life! When Transcona Memorial United Church's renovation meant that programs like Messy Church had to find alternate space, Wendy generously helped us to use Scout Hall. She always showed genuine hospitality and care. Wendy's memory and legacy will be deeply treasured.

Reg and Donna Wyatt

January 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM

It was always a pleasure to meet Wendy at functions and have a visit with her. We commend all the work she did with the Scouts and at Scout Hall. We regret not being there for the Celebration of Life.

Our sincere condolences to all the family. Reg and Donna Wyatt

Bruce Rosiak

January 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM

Bruce, Linda Rob & families,my deepest condolence's to all of you. Wendy always had me laughing when we saw one another, always a private joke to share! We didn't see one another often after her Mom and Dad moved to Winnipeg, but kept in touch through the years. Rest in Peace dear cousin.

Kim Milne

January 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Wendy and I were beaver leaders at the same Time. She at 1st Transcona and me at 10th Transcona. She was TicTac and I was Rainbow. Somehow in both our cases our children grew up to be cubs but we stayed with beavers. We had many camps with the Transcona groups. Wendy and I took our Gilwel training together. There are so many fond memories of our time as beaver leaders. I was one of the people Wendy always stopped to catch up with while shopping for camp as one other person mentioned. I will treasure those memorieS. Rest easy Wendy. ❤️

Rosemary ( Akala) Parmley

January 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Wendy I will miss you my friend. I will miss your infectious smile, your always listening ear, your advice and your questions. Your double thinking and . Your compassion and understanding for others. your what if's and I'm going to check with the Help Desk. You have-been connected to my family in one way or another for the past 25 years Through both Friendship and Scouting. you always made it fun for the youth to be there and them bringing out the child in you when you crowled through the maze at the Halloween Haunt. Been part of Scouting is what helped to keep you young. Your passion and presence will always be felt when we walk in that hall.. fly high my angel and keep watching watch over us from above. I believe Angles are sent from heaven to look after us for a short time and you were definitely one of.

Dale “Baloo”Walker

January 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Wendy was/is an angel with so many gifts to offer to all of us. I have so many fond memories of Wendy, helping whether it was the beavers cubs scouts it didn't matter if you needed help she was there. She was the absolute glue that kept the Transcona Scout Hall going and organized. Wendy was always looking to recruit someone, she was loved by all of us. It's hard to put into words, the grief that so many of us will feel with her passing rest in peace. You will be forever loved.

Margaarat (Scouter Aurora)

January 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM

It is very diffacult to explain in just words what this amazing Angel meant to me. She always had stories to share and many ways to brighten my day. She always knew what to say, even if I felt I was speaking gribberish. She always talked about her husband, children and especially her grandchildren. I would come up to her crying my eyes out and somehow I would be laughing all the way home after our chat. You honesty don't understand when people say take pictures now, not later until it's all you have. I wish I had some pictures of her and I. I am pretty sure there is at least one somewhere, but I wish there were more. This woman was like a mother to me, the loving one I needed when I was younger. She was an Angel before landing in heaven, no doubt about it. I will never forget you TicTac. Rest in Peace Little turtle. My Condolences to her family <3

Corinne & Shawn Ullman

January 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Wendy was such a wonderful woman. The first time we met her was at the scout hall . I always had such great conversations with her when she was shopping at Safeway . She will be missed .

Jennifer Chudley

January 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Wendy was one of my favourite customers at Safeway! She always stayed and chatted after I served her. She was one of our "regulars" as we call them and she will be missed. Heaven has gained a tee angel that's for sure. May she rest in peace.

Breanna Price

January 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM

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David (Rusty) Bailer

January 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM

Sharing, Sharing, Sharing.

That’s the Beaver Motto. And if anyone exemplified that Motto it was Wendy (Tic Tac). She was the glue that held 1st Transcona Scouts together. I don’t think I’ll be able to go near the Scout Hall with out thinking of her. She always made sure we had a Beaver Colony at 1st. Tic Tac ensured that there was always “Supper With Santa” for scores of Beavers, the latest just weeks ago. I am sure she had kids of kids that were in some of her first Beaver Colonies.

Thank you to Chad, Adam, David, Bruce and all the Grand kids for Sharing Wendy with 1st Transcona for so many years!

Rest In Peace, Tic Tac

Greg Ford

January 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Very sorry to hear about my cousin Wendys passing. My condolinces to Bruce, Linda, Rob and family.

Breanna Price

January 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Scouting memories

Breanna Price

January 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM

I find it difficult to put into words how much Wendy has impacted my life. I came across our scout group through an invitation from a fellow university student (Ashley). As I learned more about what it meant to be a beaver scouter, it seemed that Wendy was by my side encouraging me. After several meetings she and I would sit and debrief about the things I did well and what I should work on. As you can imagine if you know Wendy at all, our talks very quickly turned to every day life. I always felt so comfortable sitting there word vomiting at her and she sat and listened intently. She would insert an "oh my god" often and then laugh at intervals to ease the tension. Her patience seemed to know no bounds and her compassion and commitment to the scout group were endless. In life, she was a wise counselor and trusted confidant. Now that she has been called home, we all gain a guardian angel. I have no doubt that she will be with us all during our weekly meetings and somehow she will make her way to camp with us again. As I write this with tears in my eyes, I am reminded of a lovely poem that is definitely reflective of the kind of person Wendy was.

"A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God breaks our hearts to prove that he only takes the best. In life, we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, that no one could ever fill." Until we meet again my friend 🐢❤️

Cindy Harrison

January 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM

I'm am fortunate that I have many years of memories with Wendy both in scouting and in our lives. I cant put into words how her not being here feels. I will miss her laugh and everything her absence brings. I will love you forever my friend.

One of my favorite memories is actually a job I used to try and get out of, even though we always had fun. That job was grocery shopping for camp. It didn't matter what store you went into, Wendy knew every single person in that store from the cashiers to the customers and would chat with all of them as we shopped. This would turn a 30 minute shopping trip into a 3 hour extravaganza in which she chatted and caught up with most of the good folks of Transcona and would end with us purchasing the latest copy of Womens World for Wendy that we always managed to loose before we got to camp. I would love to go on one of those shopping trips right now. Thank you for everything you brought to my life.

 

Cara Heintz

January 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Wendy was my beautiful guardian angel while I was in Scouting as a Cub through to Rovers. I think of her and hear her laugh echoing through the Scout Hall. Thank you, my beautiful friend, for being there to protect and support me. Love you always.

Judy Rosiak

January 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM

Bruce, Chad, Adam, David & families,,, always remember the joy Wendy brought werever she went. She was one of a kind whom I will remember forever. You have earned your wings cousin.

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