On a sad note....

August 9th brought some sad news as my Mom passed away. She was 90 years old and had lived a great life. I think I can speak for my whole family when I say that we were not surprised by the news of her passing. We all had noticed that Mom seemed to be getting tired and she was ready to send her spirit off to it's next journey. She didn't suffer from any lingering illness and that is a blessing.

We held her funeral service at the Lutheran Church in Lundar and interment at the Otto Church Cemetery where she now rests in the same plot with the love of her life, my Dad. I was honored to be asked by my siblings to present an eulogy on behalf of the family and although it was a bit stressful, I think it went well.

It was nice to see famiiy that I had not seen for some time. It's too bad that the easiest way to visit relatives seems to be at funerals these days... a sign that we are all getting older I guess.

I have included Mom's obituary in this post. I want to thank my friends who have contacted me or sent cards. Your thoughts and well wishes were comforting and much appreciated...

Life is Good....

GUDNY MARGRJET EIRIKSSON

Peacefully, at her home in Lundar, MB, Gudny Margrjet Eiriksson passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. She joins her loving husband of 51 years, Geiri Ragnar Eiriksson. Gudny is survived by her children and their families, Dennis (Rolanda), Jim (Julie), Dorothy Schlamp (Russell), Graham (Leah), Denisa (Andrew), Alana-Dawn, Laura (Michael), Cheryl (Lamont), Lynda (Scott), Jill (Wayne), Jesse (Nikki); nine great-grandchildren; her sister and close friend Lara Arnason and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Geiri; brothers, Bjorn, Eric, Magnus, Valdi; sister Sigrun Cruise; daughter-in-law Brenda Eirikson and granddaughter Ingrid Eirikson.

Gudny was born in the Mary Hill District on December 16, 1920. She and Geiri had a wonderful, loving relationship working side by side on their farm, The Maplewood Fur Farm, where they raised their three children. As well as working on the farm, she was a devoted homemaker. Gudny and Geiri created a loving and warm home where family and friends were always welcome to visit over coffee, treats and cards. She thoroughly enjoyed the visits to the farm from her family. Her favourite pastimes included: gardening, her flowers, knitting, sewing, baking, crafts and playing cards. Through the internet, the computer kept her connected with family and friends around the world, as well, she spent many hours with her favourite computer games.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Laurie Arnason for all her assistance in helping Mom. Gudny will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by friends and family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the Lundar Lutheran Church with Pastor Terry Throndson officiating.