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Anita Marie (Correnti) Minifie

1939-2015


The family of Anita Marie (Correnti) Minifie, regrets to announce her passing on June 22, 2015 peacefully at her home in Desert Cove, Vernon BC at the age of 76 years.


Anita was born April 16, 1939 in Revelstoke, BC where she resided for 31 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Rose Correnti and guardians, Alfred and Edith Defoe. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Stuart Minifie, her children Shelan Hanna (Ken), Lori Anderson (Dan), Scott Minifie (Brianne), her grandchildren, Ashlee and Breeann (Francis), Rylan, Trevor and Jenna (Pickett), her great grandson, Dayten (Tom), her brother Ken Correnti, as well as numerous other family members and friends.


Anita and Stu met in high school and were married September 16, 1961 in Revelstoke, BC and began their family in 1965. After living in various cities throughout BC, Stuart’s career brought the family to Dawson Creek where they resided for 25 years. Anita enjoyed raising her children and watching her grandchildren grow and was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends.


A beautiful celebration of life was held on June 29, 2015 at the Desert Cove Community Hall. Close family friend, Stan Beaulieu, lead the service and son-in-law, Dan Anderson, presented the eulogy. Many family members and friends gathered to remember Anita and their happy memories with her. For those wishing to do so, a memorial donation may be made in Anita’s memory to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.