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DOREEN KNIBBS

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DOREEN KNIBBS

1928 - 2009

Doreen Marie (nee Brososky) Knibbs, fondly known as Dode and Baba, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Bow Island with Lyndsay Degenstein, her very special friend, at her side.
Mom touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was a kind, caring and thoughtful person, always putting others ahead of herself. Born on September 13, 1928 to Pete Brososky and Helen O’Connor, she was raised on the family homestead north of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. Dode spoke with fondness of life on the farm that she shared with younger brothers Doug, Jack and Greg. At an early age she took an interest in sewing and became an expert at mending, crocheting and needlework. Gifts of her cross stitch and afghans are treasured by family and friends.
In 1947 Mom ventured west to Lethbridge where she found work and a new roommate, Vivian Knibbs, who soon became her sister-in-law. Doreen married Daryl (Pat) Knibbs on November 16, 1948 and they eventually settled in Bow Island. Mom had many friends and was always busy raising her two sons Darrel and Kevin, keeping an immaculate house, tending her beautiful flower gardens and working at “Judd’s”.
Mom loved animals, gardening and music but most of all she loved her granddaughters Kelsey and Danika. There was always a card, phone call or cake from Baba recognizing any event or special date involving “the kids”. Dode was also a wonderful mother-in-law always full of fun and support for her two “daughters”, Linda and Diny. After Pat’s passing in November 2006, Mom lived at the Bow Island Sunny South Care Centre. There she received much love and expert care from the staff and extended family.
Rest peacefully Mom,
We love you Baba,
We’ll miss you Dode.
Due to the fact that some family are travelling overseas, details regarding a funeral service for Doreen will be announced at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Doreen’s name may be made directly to the Foothills Country Hospice of Okotoks, Box 274, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1L5 or the Sunny South Care Centre, c/o Alta Magee, Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0G 0G0.