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Shirley Warkentin

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SHIRLEY JANE WARKENTIN

(née SHARP)

1949-2022

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Shirley Jane Warkentin. Beloved mother of Jeremiah and Laura. Dearest daughter of the late George and the late Albina Sharp (Gach). Kindest sister to Theresa (Sault Ste. Marie) and to the late Gordon and family. Spouse of the late Arno. Aunt to several nieces and nephews, and cousin to many others. Shirley’s joy was the relationships she had cultivated over a lifetime, especially her family, but also Lisa, Rick and Lynne, Marina, and the ladies from her school days who joined her for lunch each month. She always had a smile on her face and was very thankful for all the people in her life.

 

Shirley’s dedication to those she cared for is reflected in the many, many years she spent as caregiver for her parents after her father suffered his stroke. Her sister, Theresa, is very grateful for her kindness and all the time she spent doing this, as are all who cared for George and Albina. The love and affection she exhibited during this period embody her spirit and willingness to give all for those in her life.

 

Shirley spent many years working for Perimeter Concrete, only recently retiring. Her passion to explore drove her to travel and try new experiences, a pursuit she had hoped to continue after a lifetime of commitment to others.

 

Jeremiah, Laura and Theresa are very thankful for the support that Shirley received from her friends over the years and especially during the last months of her illness. We will love and miss her for the rest of our lives.

 

In accordance with Shirley’s wishes the family will have a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to one of the many causes Shirley cared about. The family would like to suggest the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Humane Canada, causes important to Shirley.

 

“It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.”

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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Irene Groening

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

My sincere condolences to you Jeremiah and family.  I worked with Shirley for 17 years.  She was the one who hired me at Perimeter Concrete and for that I am very grateful. She had her ways of doing things, even being a stickler for detail.  I remember many times that I called out dollar amounts on a column that she was double checking. We all cringed at hearing Christmas songs in October and November, one even closed her door, but all in fun.  She loved Christmas.  She had many sayings that I will remember "that's good enough for the girls I go out with", "soiree", and more, no one could eat cucumbers in the office because she didn't like the smell.  She looked after many of our Company party lunches and barbeques, but don't ever touch her food.  Tulips were her favorite flower. Shirley had a heart of gold. She loved playing bingo with her Mom. She definitely loved her son. I did enjoy working with Shirley and wished I could have been more of a friend after she retired. 
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