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DIANE ANDERSON On Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 3:08 a.m., Diane Anderson (nee Gauthier) passed away at the Poseidon Personal Care Centre at the age of 79 years old. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 46 years, Norman Anderson of Winnipeg; daughters, Karen Anderson (Edwin Andreychuk) of Flin Flon, Judy Hilash (Dale/Chelsea) of Calgary; her son Kim Anderson (Thora/Garrett/Brayden) of Winnipeg; her brother Guy Gauthier of Cranbrook, BC; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her mother Marie Lucie Gauthier (nee Delisle), father Ismael Gauthier and brother Marcien Gauthier. Diane was born in Pine Bluff, SK on February 27, 1925. The family moved to Thicket Portage and then to Sturgeon Landing, MB, where she attended school and enjoyed hunting and fishing with her father and brothers on the Weir River. In 1939 at the age of 14 years, she was sent to The Pas, MB to continue her education with the nuns. Diane took her nurse's training at the St. Boniface Sanatorium in Winnipeg, MB (now St. Amante Centre). Graduating in 1947, she continued on with a post-graduate course in maternity at the St. Rose Hospital in Manitoba. In 1954 she moved to Flin Flon, MB, where she met and married Norman Anderson in 1957. They moved to Creighton, SK until 1968 when they moved to Snow Lake, MB and then returned to Flin Flon, MB, in 1969. She continued nursing at the Flin Flon General Hospital and raising her children, while her husband Norman worked for HBM&S Co. for 42 1/2 years. In 1971 Diane was struck with cancer. After successfully combating the cancer, she continued to be active in the community as well as the church, which she enjoyed and cherished immensely. She retired to Winnipeg with her husband until she passed away. Diane was a deeply devoted wife and mother to her children. She had an incredible love of life and a great sense of humour. She spent much of her time in Winnipeg, enjoying her family and grandchildren and attended the High Steppers Club where she played numerous games of cards and bowled. She will be incredibly missed and lovingly remembered. REST IN PEACE MY WIFE, OUR MOTHER, AND OUR GRANDMOTHER. YOU WILL FOREVER BE LOVED AND REMEMBERED. Memorial service was held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, on Monday, July 5, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dean Andersen officiating. Interment to follow at a later date in Elm Creek Cemetery.
