Obituary of MILDRED MARIE LUCERNE SAWATZKY

MILDRED MARIE LUCERNE SAWATZKY (ADKIN ) June 22, 1935 – September 14, 2014 After a brief illness Mildred passed away peacefully at Selkirk General Hospital. She will be missed by her son Michael {Denise), granddaughter Angela, sister Barbara King, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Mildred was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years Jacob, her parents William and Mildred, sisters Faith and Audrey, brother William. Mildred was born in Winnipeg, grew up in Teulon graduating from Teulon High School. After her marriage to Jake they lived an adventurous life moving to various communities North and West of home including The Pas, Thompson, Saskatoon, Rankin Inlet NWT, and Hay River NWT, finally settling down back in Teulon upon retirement. Mildred was an avid reader and had a huge collection of books but she also loved nature, gardening, flowers, feeding the birds and the many creatures around her country home outside of Teulon. Mildred also had a strong belief in God. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses she could be found {when health permitted) at her Kingdom Hall meetings, participating in her ministry, or enjoying warm association with her spiritual brothers and sisters. Her strong belief in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection strengthened her and gave her hope for the future where she would live and see her dear dead loved ones again. Acts 24:15, Psalms 37:29 "The righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever upon it.” The family thanks all the friends, family and neighbors that visited Mildred in her final days, your visits brought her great joy and lifted her spirits. We also thank the staff, nurses and doctors at Selkirk Hospital for their exceptional personal care making Mildred's final days comfortable. As per Mildred's request there will be no funeral only a private family interment.