Violet Porteous, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 5th at Betel Foundation in Selkirk. Vi had resided in Betel for 1 year following her move from Oak Park Lodge in Woodlands. Her family are truly grateful for the kind, efficient and respectful care she received at Betel.
Vi was born in Elm Creek, Manitoba and resided there with her parents Anna and Ludwig Aune. She had 2 sisters and 6 brothers. All 8 siblings are also deceased: Lilly (Bud), Beatrice (Jay), Carl (Agnes), Dempsey (Sophie), Earl (Freda), John (Ellen), Gordon (Nellie), Arne (Ruth) and Art (Iris). As a teenager, Violet moved to Woodlands to attend high school. Following High School, Violet worked in Winnipeg as a secretary for the Canadian Armed Forces. During her time in Woodlands she met Richard (Dick) Porteous and they married in 1945. Together they farmed and raised their family in that community.
Violet and Dick had 3 children: Glen (Joan), Wendy (Gordon), and Lindsay, now deceased (Marita). She also enjoyed 9 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great- Great-Granddaughter.
Vi and Dick retired in the town of Woodlands and following Dick's death, eventually Violet moved into Oak Park Lodge in Woodlands. She loved gardening, reading, doing crossword puzzles, visiting with family and dear friends and socializing in the community. Time spent with her dear friends Jean Marshall and Kay Fleury (deceased) was very valuable to her. Violet had 10 happy years with Oscar Hacault (deceased), and together they enjoyed traveling to Europe, Mexico and several southern US states. She had been an active and long-standing member of the Woodlands branch of the Canadian Legion Women's Auxillary and had a deep respect and loyalty to that organization. Violet adored spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always interested in their lives. In her home, Vi surrounded herself with family photos and memorabilia from her travels.
In the last few years of her stay at Oak Park Lodge, Violet was fortunate to receive wonderful supportive care by a dedicated group of home care workers. Her family sincerely appreciated the consideration and assistance given so generously to Vi at this time. She also received excellent care during her admissions to Stonewall Hospital under the direction of Dr. Dirk Venter.
Cremation has occurred as per Violet's wishes. Internment at Woodlands Cemetery for family and friends who wish to attend will occur at 2 PM on Saturday, May 6th, 2017