Obituary of Iris Evelyn Mansoff

MANSOFF: Iris Evelyn Anstett, beloved wife of the late Jim Mansoff, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Assiniboine Centre. Iris was born on February 27, 1933 to Sophia and Lloyd Anstett at Lampman, Saskatchewan. In 1936, the family all moved to Manitoba to the McCreary District where they farmed for many years and raised cattle. They had seven daughters and two sons; Lillian, Marion, Audrey, Hilda, Mildred, Ellamae, Jim and Bob, all of whom are deceased. Also, a special sister, Evelyn, who was adopted into the family. Bob and Iris helped on the farm for 5 years after they finished at Sunrise School. They were only able to get as high as a Grade 8 education. Iris moved to Brandon when she was 18 years old. She then went to Vancouver for 6 months and worked in a bake shop for a wonderful couple. Iris returned to Brandon for Christmas at Mum and Dad's and chose to stay. She worked at different places after that, Brandon Packers, Rumford's Laundry, Speakman's Confectionary, Fred's Dry Cleaners, Flying Dutchman. Iris met Jim in 1956 and they were married on June 7, 1958. Along with Jim she got his 3 wonderful children, Betty, Bonnie and Barry. A year later, Darrell arrived on July 22, 1959. They lived in Brandon where Jim had his business "Mansoff Bros." Iris worked in the shop, doing the book work and answering the phone among other things. The family had a cottage at Sandy Lake where we spent lot of time. They also had a 5th wheel and made lots of trips to the lakes up north, doing lots of fishing and enjoying the country. By this time, all of the children were married, Betty (John), Bonnie (Rod), Barry (Della), Darrell (Sharon). This added 10 Grandchildren to the family: Chris, Carmen, Jennifer, Joshua, Jordan, Brianne, Brock, Travis, Harland and Lindsay. As well as 10 Great Grandchildren: Colin, Brett, Ross, Jake, Coral, Talyor, Zailux, Jexx, Denver and Korie. Iris is also survived by sisters in law, Ruth and Peg Mansoff, Margaret and Darlene Anstett and sister Evelyn. She will be fondly remembered by all her nieces and nephews as she has a special bond with them. Iris's heart was broken on June 26, 2009 when Jim passed away after 51 years together. After 8 years she never stopped missing him. Iris moved to Hobbs Manor 4 years ago and stated, "It's nice here". A Funeral Service will be held at Central United Church, 327 8th Street, Brandon, MB on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Doug Craig officiating. Interment will be at the Brandon Cemetery following the service. Donations in memory of Iris may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation "Palliative Care", 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3 or to any charity of your choice.