Jessie Wisewell THE PAS, Manitoba Obituary

Jessie Wisewell

Mom passed away, into the arms of Jesus, Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, The Pas, at the age of 98 years, with her daughter Joan by her side. Jessie was born Monday, November 13, 1916 at The Pas, Manitoba. She received her education and lived her entire life in The Pas. At the age of 33 years she received secretarial training which sprouted her career and business world endeavors. Her hard working tendencies culminated in the management of Eaton’s retail outlet, owner of McDonald’s tobacco store, real estate investments in The Pas and Clearwater Lake, and caregiver of her mother, Mary Chewpoy, who passed away at age 93. Anyone who met mom enjoyed her bright and witty spirit. She was very active right up to and including her admission to St. Paul’s Personal Care Home in January 2010. Jessie belonged to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Royal Purple. She loved campaigning for the Liberals by bombardier or boat with fellow campaigners. Jessie was also an avid curler. Jessie’s family and friends hold her memory close to their hearts and will gather to celebrate her life in the spring. The date and time will be announced. Jessie is survived by her daughter Joan Durwael; son Ronald “Bud” (Wilhelmine); grandchildren Bobbi, Jacquie, Cathy, and Ron; four great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; her sister Alice Hagon; and many nieces and nephews. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Jon (Nonie) Wisewell; mother and father Mary and Joseph Chewpoy; son-in-law Joseph Durwael; brothers David and George; and brother-in-law Maurice Hagon. In keeping with family wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date. Hemauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, The Pas, are in care of arrangements. 204-623-3261.
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Mom passed away, into the arms of Jesus, Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, The Pas, at the age of 98 years, with her daughter Joan by her side. Jessie was born Monday, November 13, 1916 at The Pas, Manitoba. She received her education and lived her entire life in The Pas. At the age of 33 years she received secretarial training which sprouted her career and business world endeavors. Her hard working tendencies culminated in the management of Eaton’s retail outlet, owner of McDonald’s tobacco store, real estate investments in The Pas and Clearwater Lake, and caregiver of her mother, Mary Chewpoy, who passed away at age 93. Anyone who met mom enjoyed her bright and witty spirit. She was very active right up to and including her admission to St. Paul’s Personal Care Home in January 2010. Jessie belonged to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Royal Purple. She loved campaigning for the Liberals by bombardier or boat with fellow campaigners. Jessie was also an avid curler. Jessie’s family and friends hold her memory close to their hearts and will gather to celebrate her life in the spring. The date and time will be announced. Jessie is survived by her daughter Joan Durwael; son Ronald “Bud” (Wilhelmine); grandchildren Bobbi, Jacquie, Cathy, and Ron; four great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; her sister Alice Hagon; and many nieces and nephews. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Jon (Nonie) Wisewell; mother and father Mary and Joseph Chewpoy; son-in-law Joseph Durwael; brothers David and George; and brother-in-law Maurice Hagon. In keeping with family wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date. Hemauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, The Pas, are in care of arrangements. 204-623-3261.

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