Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Aunty Norma was a gentle and kind soul. She loved family, and She was so proud of her grand babies. As a child Aunty Norma sat with her siblings at Grandma Ens' long table in the kitchen, on the farm, to play 31 (cards.). They always included us kids too. Years later I caught up with Aunty Norma on a phone call and she told me all about her grandkids and was thrilled to catch up with me though many years had passed. She told me of a grandchild of hers who watched on one day as she took carrots from the garden. Her grandchild looked on in utter amazement and said "Grandma you keep your carrots in the dirt? We keep ours in the fridge?!"
When my Dad passed her and Albert made the decision and long journey to come to Quesnel to pay respects to her brother. We had a great visit and she told me of a humorous story of my Dad when he won a large sum of money at a casino down there and she encouraged me to share this at his funeral.
I'm so thankful she came to my Dad's funeral and I got to get to know her again. To all of my cousins, I feel your pain and sorrow. To Uncle Albert I'm so sorry for your loss of the love of your life. :heart: She will be there still in your hearts and memories, and in spirit.
Rest In Peace Aunty Norma, and hugs to Bernie xoxo
