Obituary of Mary Deanna Clara Dunn

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Deanna Clara Dunn late of Big River Sask. Deanna Dunn passed away on Saturday, July 7 2012 at the age of 72. Deanna was born in Big River, SK. After her father went to war and then moved to Calgary she was raised, along with her two sisters, Rosemarie and Yvonne, by their mom Margaret Pruden. She married Robert (Bob) Dunn in 1957 and they had 6 children, Janell, Tracy, Cole, David, Clifton and Clint. In the early 2000's Deanna found out that she had another sister in England. They; Deanna, Rosemarie, Yvonne, and new sister Shirley began talking on the phone and finally got to meet each other when Shirley visited. They continued to talk on the phone until Deanna passed away. Learning she had another sister was a real high point in Deanna's life. Deanna leaves to cherish her memory: Her children: Janell Dunn of Big River, SK, Tracy Dunn (Lynda Zagiel) of Big River, SK, Cole Dunn (Michelle Bechtel) of Fort McMurray, AB, David Dunn of CFB Trenton, ON, Clifton Dunn (Bobbi-Ann) of Sachs Harbour, NWT, Clint Dunn (Terrylynn Nelson) of Big River, SK, the father of her children Robert Dunn of Big River, SK; her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Tyler (Roz) Neufeld & children Sebastian, Gabriel & Cecilia; Weston Neufeld (Cathy Donald) & children Ethan & Jeorgia; Lindsi Dunn; Kaleb Dunn; Sydney Dunn, Justice Dunn, Ashton Dunn, Preston Dunn, Avery Dunn, Jacob Dunn, Brody Dunn, Rowan Dunn & Kolmyn Dunn; her step grandchildren and great grandchildren: Angie Meyers (Trent Hoeben) & children Tristan, Brooklyn & Maiya; Jason Meyers & daughter Emma; Harlan Bechtel & Ledeen Bechtel; her sisters: Rose Marie Thibeault, Yvonne McKenzie (Ted) & Shirley Tisch (Norman) along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She was predeceased by: Her parents: Bert & Margaret Pruden and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial for Deanna was held Friday, July 13th, 2012 ~ 11:00 am from the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Big River, Saskatchewan, with the Celebrant Rev. Fr. Sebastion Kunnath. Deanna's final resting place is in the Big River Cemetery. In Deanna's honor the Lakewood Lodge Staff provided an Honor Guard of love and friendship. The family would be honored to have memorial donations in Deanna's name made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Email condolences will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac entrusted with arrangements.