JOSIE DUNZ

1930 - 2013

Josephine Dunz (nee Makinson), beloved wife of the late Wesley Dunz, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family for an informal gathering at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Josie is survived by her children Phillip LeBlanc of Taber, Gary LeBlanc of Bellevue, Ron (Lise Gutron) LeBlanc of Banff, Susan Furgeson of Barrhead, Brian (Tracy) Dunz of Ponoka, Kathy (Jack) Lelekach of Turin, David Dunz of Vancouver and Michael Dunz of Taber. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters Helen Archer of Taber, Violet Charlton of Taber and their families.
She was predeceased by her first husband Maurice LeBlanc and her second husband Wesley Dunz; parents Joe and Mary Makinson; brother Bill Makinson; sister Thelma Winchester; Maurice’s parents Oscar and Bertha LeBlanc and Wesley’s parents Otto and Bertha Dunz.
Josie was born in Taber on December 17, 1930. She married Maurice LeBlanc in 1947 and they had three sons before he passed away. On June 21, 1957 she married Wesley Dunz and together they had five children. Josie and Wesley enjoyed thirty nine years of marriage. They were long time members of the Loyal Order of Moose. They participated in many trail rides with the Taber Riding Club. She resided on the family farm until her passing.
Josie had a love for bird watching, sewing and crocheting. She shared many of the beautiful quilts she made with family and friends. She was a very social person and loved having company. Josie enjoyed visits from members of her church. She played cards every chance she got and found those friends a great source of entertainment. Josie loved to bowl with friends, her sisters and her mother Mary. She loved her grandchildren dearly and was proud of all their accomplishments.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Josie’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.
The family wish to thank everyone for the support shown during her illness. Josie was greatful for all the prayers, company and gifts during her time spent in the hospital. She was thankful for the care she received from the doctors and nursing staff during her courageous battle with cancer.