Obituaries

 
LYNNE CAROL LANINGA
   Suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2017, Lynne passed away at the age of 71. Reuniting with the love of her life Nick, after four short months apart.   Lynne will be forever remembered by her children Nikki (Dale), Shelly (Greg), Jackie (Wade), Lorraine, and Kirby (Ang); brothers Wayne, Greg and Rob (Donna); sister-in-law Hannie; sister-in-law Tini; grandchildren Randy (Kacee), Katie (Tyler), Raymond, Natasha, Kelsey, Gillian, Justin, Holly, MacKenna, Alex, Quinn, and Carter; great-grandchildren Chase, Anna, Lia, Wylie, and Evyn; numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Nick, mother Doris, father Lawrence and brother Gary.   Lynne was born in Winnipeg. She married Nick at a young age and together they built a solid friendship spanning 53 years. Lynne began her career in retail grocery for 16 years then had the courage to own and operate a successful swimwear business for 25 years.   Truly dedicated to her family, Lynne’s door was always open. She fully welcomed each new family member and generously provided health, recipe and relationship advice. The glue that held the family together – she hosted Sunday suppers, celebrated our milestones and observed each holiday. Lynne didn’t let an Easter egg hunt go by without a challenging riddle for each child.   Family game nights started at an early age with Spoons or Pass the Ace continuing this tradition through the generations with card games, Tile Rummy and Trivial Pursuit. Lynne took sheer pleasure in a win. Still, a good sport if she lost. At the pure amusement of the grandchildren, her dip in the pool was required by contract if the temperature hit plus 36. Pool parties at Oma and Opi’s were a summer ritual.   Lynne’s competitive spirit showed early. In 2013, she was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame with the 1961 Glenlawn Lionettes team.    She lived life with quiet strength and determination. A tireless advocate for Nick when his health started to fail. It meant the world for Lynne to receive the outpouring of support from family, friends and neighbours when Nick passed away.   Many thanks go to the dedicated emergency personnel who tended to our family.    A private celebration of Lynne’s life will be held at a later date.   If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 – 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com