VIOLET NEWTON

With great sadness the family of Violet Marie Newton of Moose Jaw announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the age of 88, with her family by her side. Vi was born on July 11, 1921 at Central Butte, Saskatchewan. She enrolled in the RCAFWD (Women’s Division) in 1941 as a telephone operator and was stationed at Mountain View, ON,  where she met her future husband. They served together both in Halifax, NS and Gander, NL. and were married in Mawer, SK in 1943. She loved to watch the Riders, the Jays, the Leafs and curling on TV.  Vi lived her life to the fullest for her family. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years – Robert “Red”, their son, Laurie (Lin) of Edmonton AB, daughter Karen and her daughter Karlea (Lucas) of Moose Jaw and the joy of her life for the last 14 months her great-grandson Jakob, son Bob (Bonnie) and their children Melissa and Rachel of Regina. She is also survived by her sister Ollie (Glenn) Moen of Moose Jaw; sister-in-law Olive (Bill) Kandia of Winnipeg; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her youngest son Randy in 1996, her parents, Olaf and Annie Larson, brother Clifford (Bessie), sisters Blanche (Orval) Tremain and Ruby (Ron) Scott.  Following cremation, a family graveside will be held at Rosedale Cemetery, Della Ferguson officiating.  In lieu of flowers anyone so wishing may make a memorial donation in her name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, S7K 2H8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross Street W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2. In living memory of Violet, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.

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Deb Croisetiere - Moose Jaw, SK: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Karen.  I have many fond memories of bowling with your Mom & Dad and I know she will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Kathy MacKenzie - Moose Jaw, SK: I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Robert and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 

Gaye Stewart - Moose Jaw, SK: Bob & Family: I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing.  My prayers are with you all.

Sheryl & Scott Huffman - Moose Jaw, SK: Always thought of Aunt Violet as my own Aunt.  She will be greatly missed.

Stan & Helen Grayson - New Westminster, BC: So So Sorry to hear of the passing of Violet. Our thoughts are with you all. Red and Family. Ollie and her Family.  Tye & Stan

Rich & Sandra Towriss - Moose Jaw, SK: We are thinking of you Karen and Karlea. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all.

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