Bodil STINESSEN

SLETTEMOEN, Bodil - (1921-2008) Devoted wife and best friend of Sigmund (predeceased 2002), loving mother of Liv Hutcheson (Toronto) and Kari Hodge (Dave) of Sudbury. Adored “Momo“ of Kari Anne (Andrew) and “Bestemor“ of Lynda Hutcheson (Doug) of Whitehorse and Eric Hutcheson of Toronto. Great-grandmother of John and Owyn. Lovingly remembered by a large extended family in Norway and Michigan. Bodil was born in Bergen, Norway, the youngest child of Louise and Sigurd Stinessen, and little sister of doting brothers Carl, Stein and Ulv. In 1953, she followed her husband Sigmund, to Canada where they settled in Garson, later moving to Noranda, Que., Sudbury and North Bay, before her return to Sudbury in 2002. A talented seamstress and decorator, Bodil could create a silk purse out of a sow's ear, on a shoestring budget. Those who knew her came to cherish her sense of humour, her empathy and her selflessness, putting the needs and aspirations of others before her own. She was never heard to speak ill of anyone. During her descent into Alzheimer's disease, Bodil and her family were blessed with many extraordinary support workers. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Karen Sykes, Rick and Michelle, Roxie, Cindy, Debbie and Darlene, Sherry, Cindy “the dancing girl“, Cassandra, Marianella, Nurse Gail from Bayshore, and others to numerous to mention. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. At Bodil's request there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to the JACKSON & BARNARD FUNERAL HOME. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org 11188822