Obituary of PAULINE TRUSS

PAULINE TRUSS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Pauline Truss, on July 11, 2013 at Golden Links Lodge with her family by her side. Paula will be forever lovingly remembered by her sons, Gary Kolas and wife Joyce of Vancouver and John Truss and wife Rosemarie Todaschuk of Winnipeg as well as numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Paula was predeceased by her beloved husband Peter Truss, brother Stanley Spiech, and her mother and father, Mary and John Spiech. Pauline was born on May 22, 1931 in Sudbury, Ontario and spent most of her life residing in St. Vital. She worked with her family as a market gardener which developed her love for gardening. In 1962, she married Peter Truss and devoted her life to her boys. Paula worked at the Marlborough Hotel and then had a long and distinguished career at the Manitoba Motor League spending many years as their chief travel counselor. Paula also enjoyed working at Birks Jewelers during her retirement from the MML. Paula also loved traveling and any opportunity to entertain others. Another one of Paula’s passions was the square dancing club that she and her husband Peter belonged to where she forged some of her greatest friendships. She enjoyed being a member of the United Church. Paula will be remembered by all those who knew her for her generosity and caring nature. She had a great sense of honour and would do anything for her friends and family. The family is grateful to the wonderful staff at Golden Links Lodge for taking such good care of our mother. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 1:30p.m. at The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street. Interment will take place at St. Vital Cemetery, 236 River Road. Pallbearers will be Mike Gale, Dave Jones, Gary Kolas, Andy Truss, John Truss, and Dino Venesia. Honorary Pallbearers are Fred Chernoff, Kaye Funk, Ruth Henderson, Phil Pfeiffer, and Helen Skarzynski. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Manitoba, 7-414 Westmount Dr., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 1P2 (ParkinsonManitoba.ca)