Obituary of Katherine Kleiner

KLEINER - On Friday, March 24, 2006, Katherine Kleiner passed away peacefully at Extendicare/Parkside Nursing Home, five days short of her 89th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Katherine and Emil Dosdall; son Wayne Kleiner, husband Hans Kleiner; brothers, Ernie, Slim, Pete and Bill Dosdall; sisters, Rose and Anne. Katherine is survived by her sons, Roy (Sylvia) Kleiner, Regina and Gerald Kleiner, Vancouver, BC; grandchildren, Roy R. (Tracey) Kleiner and April Kleiner; special great-grandson Cole; sisters-in-law, Tresha Dosdall, Katie Dosdall and Emma Dosdall; several nieces and nephews; special niece Elaine (Garth) Grey. Katherine grew up on the family farm in the Quinton area, moving to Regina upon her marriage to raise her family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, taking the bus downtown for coffee. She was an avid gardener at heart, growing gladiolus. She was a life member of the Regina Gladiolus Society. The family would like to thank the staff at the Renal Care Unit of the Regina General Hospital for their care and compassion in dealing with Katherines health needs. The last years of Katherines life were spent at Extendicare/Parkside Nursing Home where she met new friends while receiving excellent care and support with her daily living needs. Parkside was Katherines home at the time of her passing. At Katherines request, there will be no Funeral Service. Katherine will be cremated and interment will take place in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to a charity of choice. An on-line book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com