Obituary of Greta Ethel Nunn

NUNN: Greta Ethel Nunn, beloved wife of Doug Clark, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Greta was born May 31, 1928 at home in Pratt, Manitoba. She attended Great Carlton School as a young girl. She enjoyed dancing, playing ball, crocheting, cooking and playing cards (500). She married Oscar Nunn in 1955 and they farmed in various areas including Elm Creek, Calgary and Brandon. Due to Oscar's health, they sold the farm and moved in to Brandon in 1972. Together, Greta and Oscar had one daughter, Teresa. Oscar passed away in 1974 and Greta married Doug Clark in 1988. Greta and Doug retired to Brandon. They enjoyed friendship and their involvement at the Central Community Club as well as travelling across Canada and the USA. Greta was a proud member of the Crown Jewels of Canada (formerly Red Hat Society) and was always known to wear her hat. She enjoyed the flowers in her yard and was always up for an evening of cards with family and friends. Greta was predeceased by her parents; first husband E. Oscar Nunn; brothers Thomas, Edward (Joyce), Sheldon (Betty), Marvin; brother-in-law Hugh Wells and sister-in-law, Maureen. She is survived by her husband C. Douglas Clark; daughter Teresa Nunn (Eugene); granddaughter Nichol Higgins-Freeman (Scott) and their children Kelsey and Carter; grandson Patrick Higgins; and by her extended family of grandchildren Michael, Brandi and great grandson, Alexander. Also surviving are sister Trudy (Strain) Wells, brother Brian, sisters-in-law Thelma and Ethel; brother-in-law Wilfred Clark and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The Memorial Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Harvey Hurren officiating. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Greta may be made to a charity of choice.