Obituaries

JOAN ALISON GLOVER

(nee PALMER)

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joan Alison Glover (nee Palmer) on December 8, 2020 at the young age of 82. She passed surrounded by her family after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Joan will be missed greatly by her daughters Jackie and Sandra (Vance) and her grandsons Stephen, Scott, and Ryan whom she deeply cherished. She also leaves behind the Palmer family, the Cole family, sister-in-law Mary Richmond and family in England, and many friends. Mom was predeceased by her husband Steve Glover in 1981, son David Glover in 2016, mom Jenny Palmer and her brothers Jeff and Norman along with many sister and brother in-laws in England. We are comforted by the fact that they are all now together again.  Mom also talked about hoping to reunite with her dogs Snoopy, Molly and Gus at the rainbow bridge.

Joan was born and raised in Liverpool, England where she also met and married her beloved husband Steve. They courageously immigrated to Winnipeg in May 1963 and remained in Winnipeg where they raised their three children.

Mom was always full of energy and spirit. She was a very social person who loved to talk and laugh. We often referred to her as our little spitfire and those who knew her often described her as spunky, feisty, strong spirited, and someone who was always on the move.

Throughout Mom’s life her main loves were her family, travelling and helping others. As someone who was always on the move, Mom was fortunate to visit many countries all over the world. Whether it was riding an ostrich in South Africa in her 70’s, polar bear sighting on an Alaskan cruise, enjoying the sceneries and wildlife of Venezuela, travelling around places like Europe, Canada, US, New Zealand, or the many winter getaways. Mom always loved to experience new places and meet new people. In addition to travelling, it was very important for Mom to always help others through volunteer work throughout her life. Her kindness to others was shown through her volunteering over the years; Girl Guide leader in the 1970s, volunteering at multiple schools, Grace Hospital, Heart and Stroke, Hard of Hearing Society, and the Assiniboine Zoo. Mom always remembered the feeling of being hungry growing up during the war, so food and hamper donations were always important to her along with the numerable charities she helped to support over the years.

We would like to thank the Palliative care staff, with special gratitude to her nurse Jenn, in addition to the homecare workers that assisted her in spending her final days with her family.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire donations can be made in Joan’s memory to Winnipeg Harvest or a charity of your choice.

Due to current Public Health Orders, we are unable to hold a public celebration of Joan’s life at this time.

Mom you will be forever loved and missed.