Agnes Foland
d. June 16, 2002
Agnes Foland
Tragically on Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Agnes (Jerri) Joyce Foland (nee French) of Swan Lake First Nation passed away at the age of 38.
Agnes leaves to mourn her passing her children, Krista and Peter, mother, Mary French, sisters, Alice, Alvina (Dennis), Florence (Kelly), Kathy, Judy (James), Carolyn (David), Shelley (Kevin), brothers, Ed, Tom (Linda), Brian (Angie) and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Walker, one brother, Tony, paternal grandparents, Frank and Maggie Walker and maternal grandparents, Jim and Maizie French.
Agnes (Jerri) was born and raised in Glenboro, Manitoba. Following her father's passing, the family relocated to Swan Lake First Nation. It was during this sad time in her young life that she was one of eight children apprehended from the French family. The Kinney family from Minneapolis, Minnesota later adopted Agnes and two other siblings. During the 80's Agnes returned home and was reunited with her birth family. The family remembers her as enjoying life to the fullest and always had a smile for everyone. She showed great devotion and caring to her nieces and nephews. Agnes enjoyed participating in sports particularly baseball and also showed an interest in the trades of carpentry and mechanics. Following her return to the USA she graduated from Grade 12, enlisted in the US Navy and completed with an honorable discharge. Agnes was also accepted into the Police Academy in Denver, Colorado.
It is with sadness and sorrow that the family wishes to announce that Agnes will be brought home to Swan Lake First Nation on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 4:00 pm. A traditional wake will follow at Swan Lake First Nation Community Hall. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross "In Memory of Agnes Joyce Foland" c/o Adam's Funeral Home, Box 218, Notre Dame, MB R0G 1M0.
The family thanks everyone for their kindness, caring and support. Your compassion and assistance during this time is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Detective Shawn Mandell of the Colorado Police Department and Adam's Funeral Home.