Lenora Margaret Viden (Meyers)

 

Lenora Viden was born April 6th 1935 to Joe and Tena Meyers in Ormeaux, Saskatchewan, and passed away in the company of her family on April 22nd 2013 in Prince Albert.Lenora's family lived in various places while she was growing up as they followed her Dad's work but they finally settled on a farm in Lake Four, Saskatchewan. Lenora did many different jobs throughout the years and also sold Avon , Regal and her knitwear at numerous Christmas Craft Shows but one of the most important jobs was working for Waite Fisheries in Dore Lake where she met the love of her life Art. They were married on June 30th, 1956 in Prince Albert. In 1959, after the birth of their first daughter, Art and Lenora moved to Shellbrook where they resided from then on. In 1965 they bought and fixed up the Rich Valley School house which is where they raised their three daughters, Linda, Sharon and Arlene. Lenora loved living in the country and always had a huge garden and in the fall she always had a full pantry of her canned goods.Lenora loved to play cards and often times if she wasn't knitting she would be found playing solitare. In 1979 Lenora finally had a boy in the family with the birth of her grandson Shawn who was followed by her grandaughters, Tammy and Alicia. Lenora moved to Parkside after the passing of Art and made many new friends especially her neighbour Betty-Ann. Lenora loved her family and so proud to be a Great Grandma to Gabriel, Gage and Haydn. Her smile will always be remembered.

Lenora is survived by her daughters, Linda, Sharon (Chris), Arlene, grandchildren, Shawn, Tammy, Alicia, and her great grandsons, Gabriel, Gage and Haydn. Her sisters and brothers: Eileen, Lorne(Nina), Earl(Wendy), Gerald, Marlene, Vern(Judy), Carol(Rod), Darryl(Sharon). Her sister in law Louise(Larry) and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lenora was predeceased by her husband Art in 2004, her parents, Joe and Tena and her brothers in law Harold and Andrew. The Memorial Service for Lenora was held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shellbrook with Pastor Doug Schmirler as Officiant. There will be Graveside Prayers and Interment open to the public on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Shellbrook Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Lenora to the choice of the donor. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau”Lac” Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements, 306-747-2828.

• Date : 2013-04-22 06:00:00