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SHEPHERD, Erna (Irene)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, after a long battle with cancer. Born Sept. 21, 1933 in McAuley, Manitoba, died July 1, 2009 in Mission, BC. She is predeceased by husband Ron, parents Eva and Wilhelm Baerg, sister Ann, brother Henry, brothers-in-law Frank Hicks, Ricky Pateman and Al Cameron and survived by brother Bill (Donna), sisters Helen and Katie; daughters Carol (Steve), Diana (Jamie), Terry (Jack); sons Dave and Rob; grandchildren Jeff (Teresa), Kelly, Matt (Trinia), Casey (Ben), Scott (Nicole), Shelby, Shaun, Amanda (Craig), Brent and Jordan; 4 great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank hospital and hospice staff and home care providers for their excellent care during our mother's illness. A special thank you to Dr. De Klerk for his care and compassion.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel, 7386 Horne St., Mission. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Wiebe & Jeske Funeral

Services - 604.859.5885



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