With family by her side, Nellie passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the Minnedosa Hospital at the age of 93. Nellie was born at Ashman Point August 13, 1928 to Barney & Nellie Kristjanson. She was the eldest of nine children. At a very young age Nellie was called upon to help out on the farm as well as helping to raise her siblings. She attended Hamilton School then finished her education at Ocher River School. She moved to Minnedosa after hearing of job opportunities.
She later met Jim LeBoutillier and was married November 18, 1953. They shared 68 wonderful years together raising two boys David and Murray on a farm near Bethany. They retired to Minnedosa where Nellie enjoyed many hours gardening and sewing. She really loved her flowers and took great pride in that. Family was very important to Nellie. She truly enjoyed the many visits and phone calls from her family and neighbors. She will be greatly missed.
Nellie was predeceased by her parents Barney & Nellie, siblings, Valdina (Gordon), Eleanor (Lewis), Carl and Leonard. Left to mourn is her husband Jim, children David (Linda) and Murray (Gwen). Grandchildren Ryan (Laura), Lindsay (Travis), Lisa (Curtis), Mark (Megan), Dale (Pam) and Brad (Jenn) and many great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Siblings Bud (Janice), Floyd (Lois), Jerry (Marda), Finley (Dyanne), sister in laws, Linda & Gail.
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