Violet Mary Anderson

Violet Mary Anderson passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 12, 1931 in Birtle, Manitoba to John and Zoe Suddaby. She grew up on the family farm in Birtle during the depression. She furthered her education at the General Hospital in Winnipeg, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1952.

In 1952, Vi and her friend came to work at the Gladstone Health Center. Working as a nurse, she had a patient who had burnt his hands. The patient turned out to be Harvey Anderson, her future husband.

They were married on November 6th , 1954 in Birtle Mb. Together they raised 4 children. Vi worked in many positions and places including, Public Health, Gladstone Health Center and Neepawa’s Eastview Lodge. The final 25 years of her career were in the position as Charge Nurse in Portage la Prairie’s Lion’s Prairie Manor. Here, she met many friends who continued to visit well after her retirement.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, walking, crossword puzzles and watching curling and Wheel of Fortune. She was also interested in world affairs and enjoyed playing bridge.

She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

A celebration of Vi’s life will be held at the United Church in Gladstone, Manitoba on Friday June 9th at 2 pm. 

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