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Patricia Iris Cross (nee Worms)
December 31, 1938 – January 14, 2025
Patricia Iris (Worms) Cross was born on December 31, 1938 in Graysville, Manitoba. She often remised about growing up on the farm and what it was like living through the war as a child. Iris understood the value of hard work from a young age, which helped set her pace for the rest of her life. She decided early on, to become a teacher and after receiving her degree at only 19 years old, she set off for Griswold, Manitoba for her first teaching assignment. Iris ended up teaching many kids that weren’t much younger than herself, and became a strong member of the community. Not long after, she met the love of her life, Stan Cross, who shared similar values, and after they wed in 1963, they moved onto the farm north of Griswold, where they had two children, Beverly and Marion.
While Stan farmed, Iris continued to teach, and volunteered in the community. Both Stan and Iris had a strong commitment to the land and knew the importance of preserving the native grasslands and forests to pass forward.
Over the years, the hundreds of students that Iris taught lay testament to her dedication and love for children. She continued to teach in Griswold, Sinclair, and finally Oak Lake, where she taught for many years. One of her hardest moments, was walking away from a 40-year career in teaching. Shortly thereafter, she would volunteer working with children who had delayed speech.
Stan and Iris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2013, and after Stan died later that year, Iris continued to enjoy living on the farm up until the last two years when she moved into Brandon. Last spring, she decided to join her siblings and take a trip to France and Holland, something that she had always wanted to do.
Beverly (Cross) Holloway, along with Andrew, Jack and Janie, and Marion (Cross) Irsa along with Bill and Wyatt, would like to welcome you to join us at Trinity United Church, 1515 6th Street, Brandon, MB on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. for the service.
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