Barbara Thompson KANE

  Noted events in her life were:

• Notes: author: The tree from whence we're hewn, 1988, Canada. The tree from whence we're hewn : the family history of Dianne, Linda and Sheila, daughters of Gordon and Barbara (Kane) Feldman
Statement of Responsibility: written and researched by Barbara Thompson (Kane) Feldman

Authors:Feldmann, Barbara Thompson Kane, 1922- (Main Author)
Format: Books/Monographs
Language: English
Publication: [Manitoba? : B.T.K. Feldmann, 198-?]
Physical: 256 p. : ill., facsims., geneal. tables, maps, ports.
Subject Class:929.271 F333 Add to Print List
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Gordon Maxwell Feldmann, son of Edwin Alfred Feldman and Clara Josephine Iverson Nordg°ard, was born 22 August 1922. Barbara Thompson Kane, daughter of Thomas George Kane and Sarah Agnes Thompson, was born 9 October 1922. Gordon and Barbara, both of Manitoba, Canada, were married 1 December 1945. Includes Gordon's ancestry, including Feldmann, Schulenberg, Müller, and related families, originally from Germany, and Nordgård and related families, originally from Norway. Includes Barbara's ancestry, which is Irish, including Kane, Barbour, Anderson, Blain, and related families. These families, both on Gordon and on Barbara's side, immigrated to the United States and Canada, settling chiefly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Manitoba.

• Obituary: DignityMemorial.ca, 2013. ¹ After a lengthy battle with the indignities of aging, Barbara passed away peacefully at the Misericordia Interim Care Unit in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg where she met the love of her life, Gordon (Gordie). She worked as an insurance adjuster in Winnipeg before spending some time in Flin Flon and Bakers Narrows where Gordon worked for HBM&S as a civil engineer. In 1956 the family moved back to Winnipeg

She and Gordon spent many years as members of the Winnipeg Winter Club participating in bowling and curling. She was an avid bridge player and swimmer, she enjoyed doing crafts and painting. Her paintings are enjoyed in many homes of family and friends. In the 1970's she compiled a book "The Tree From Whence We're Hewn" which traced both her and Gordon's ancestors back to the16th century. This took many years of research without the aid of a computer.

Many happy times were spent at her favorite place, the cabin at Ponemah Beach. It was there that the families gathered every summer enjoying the beach and the close knit community. Her favorite time was the "3 o'clock swim" when neighbours met on the pier for swimming and visiting. Barbara even managed one last swim there at the age of 88.

She is survived by; Three daughters Dianne (Bryce) Johnson, Linda Miller both of Calgary and Sheila Psoch of Winnipeg. Five grandchildren, Vanessa (Ryan) Fleishman, Robin (Martin) Jensen, Ryan (Deserie) Johnson of Calgary, Tyler Miller of Chicago, and Sean Miller of Woodbridge VA.. Seven great grandchildren, Jaiden, Annika, and Jack Jensen, Ava and Isabel Fleishman, and Brycen and Layten Johnson (who will miss their special visits with "Big Grandma"). And brother Allan Kane of Kelowna. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Feldmann and parents Thomas and Saidie Kane.

Barbara will be dearly missed and remembered for her strong will and unmatched wit. She left us all with many great memories, and as she liked to say "I did it my way".

We would like to express a special thank you to all the kind and caring people who have helped our Mom over the past years who include the staff at Misericorida Interim Care, Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, neighbours, friends and family.

A service will be held at a later date a later date in late spring or early summer at the family cottage.

Barbara married Gordon Maxwell FELDMANN, son of Edward Alfred FELDMANN and Clara Josephine IVERSON, on 1 Dec 1945. (Gordon Maxwell FELDMANN was born on 22 Aug 1922 and died on 4 Nov 2008 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.)