Roberta Magnusson

Miriam Roberta Magnusson

Peacefully on July 18th Miriam Roberta Magnusson passed away at the Gimli Community hospital at the age of 70.

She is survived by sons Aaron (Crystal) and Shawn (Della); grandchildren Bailey, Alexis, Olivia, Lilly, Julie and Johannes; sister-in-law Victoria Shaw; brothers in law Harold (Helen) and Norman (Lois) as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Marvin, parents David and Vera Dunning, two infant sisters, father-in-law Johannes and mother-in-law Anna, sister-in-law Judy Magnusson and brother-in-law David Shaw.

Roberta was born on February 18, 1949 at Ste. Rose du lac Hospital. She earned her degree in teaching after high school and moved to Riverton to teach in 1970 which is where she and Marvin met. They were married on July 8, 1972. They did everything together from checking cattle in the middle of the night to doing gravel checks as part of Marvin’s duties as councilor. Roberta taught for three years and then she decided to stay home to raise her sons. She substituted through the years until she became a school trustee.  From time to time she picked up jobs with Statistics Canada and various positions during Federal and Provincial elections. Along the way she bought a fishing license and joined Marvin on the lake. Spring season was her favourite season and she found being on the lake very relaxing, watching the sun rise and set.

Roberta enjoyed being a mom and took great joy in watching her sons play sports. She spent many hours driving Aaron, Shawn and their friends to play hockey and curl. She was often found at the curling rink watching Marvin, her sons and grandchildren curl. She would follow them around the province and was everyone’s biggest fan! This past winter she made the trip to watch Bailey and Alexis in High School Provincials. She was a proud Amma and made her grandchildren very happy with her support. Family meant the world to Roberta.   

After Marvin passed away Roberta sold their house and moved into the Icelandic River Lodge.  She enjoyed living there and actively participated in the different activities and events organized by the Lodge. Roberta enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them in their various activities. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; she will be dearly missed by her family.  

A viewing will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Riverton Community Hall. Burial will take place at the Hnausa cemetery at 1:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverton Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverton Hnausa Lutheran church.

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