Violet TITTLER Obituary
July 20, 1936 - March 5, 2016
Violet: Wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandmother died peacefully in her 80th year in Richmond, BC on March 5, 2016 in the presence of her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born in Cold Lake, Manitoba, Violet lived in Winnipeg for 22 years. As an elegant young woman she demonstrated preeminent athletic skills in baseball, basketball, volleyball and track and field on championship- winning teams, reaching induction into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. As a homemaker and caring thirty year-old mother of 5 children striving to achieve outside of old gender boundaries, Violet joined the track and field community of BC. Within one year and an intensive training schedule, BC cross-country and western Canada half mile championships were accomplished. She then turned to hurdling and pentathlon competitions, becoming one of the top three hurdlers in Western Canada. In her later decades she travelled the world with her husband Konrad. A 2000 mile bike journey along the Danube River, through Germany, Austria, the Iron Curtain, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Romania, ending at the Black Sea, is one of the many challenges she eagerly accepted. Violet will be remembered as a truly grand matriarch of a large family, and a most generous hostess, sharing her love, caring and home with many family members, progeny, friends, and children of friends for indeterminate durations of days, weeks, months and years. She always had time for each and every one of them. She was a kind, proud, independent woman of substance. Violet is survived by her husband of 58 years, Konrad Tittler; her 5 children Konrad Tittler, Michele Tittler, Susan Couldrey, Lorene Beckett, and Mark Tittler; her 10 grandchildren Casmir MacDonald, Alicia MacDonald, Kateland Tittler, Jasmine Wolfe, Rudi Skladowski, Jackson Wolfe, Sarah Tittler, Konrad Tittler, Max Tittler and Jack Tittler; and her 3 great-grandchildren, Tegan MacDonald, Aeryn MacDonald and Amelia MacDonald. The family wishes to thank the medical staff in the palliative care unit of Richmond General Hospital. In lieu of flowers please donate in Violet's name to Covenant House Vancouver. There will be a celebration of Violet's life on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
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Cheryl Howard
March 2, 2019
Violet was a huge inspiration of setting a high mark value for family, marriage and work ethic. Love you Conrad and family!
Meralee Beckett
March 2, 2019
I so miss our visits in Vancouver. I think about you often.
Michele Tittler
February 8, 2018
Mom, if you only knew. I miss you every day. Thank you for a wonderful last few years. I was so lucky to spend so much time with you and dad. xo
Joan Lindsay
April 12, 2016
Dear Konrad
I recently read of the passing of your beloved wife, Violet. Violet was younger than I and I did not know her personally when we were all at St. John's. I also read of her brilliant life achievements. My husband and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. I don't know if you will remember me...Joan Lindsay (nee Hancox) I met you last at St. John's reunion 1986.
Sincerely, Joan LIndsay
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Len Corben
March 17, 2016
Konrad: Just saw Vi's obituary online. So sorry to learn of her passing. My sincere condolences.
Mom, I love you and miss you dearly.
Lorene Beckett
March 16, 2016
Ken and Barb Hallat
March 16, 2016
Konrad
So sorry to hear of your wife's passing....my sincere sympathies
Ken Hallat
Anthony Greville
March 15, 2016
Konrad and all the family,
Like many others, I too was saddened to hear of Violet's passing. I recall how you all made me feel so very welcome almost 30 years ago, and how much Vi was a part of everything, both at work and play. She will certainly be missed by all who knew the family, nuclear and at Diachem. The Greville's wish you all well.
Ukraine Family
March 14, 2016
A message to Violet... ...from your family Vera & Myroslav, Denise & Lyuba, Boris & Lyuba, Vitaly & Oxsana in Derwinenka, Ternopolska Province, Ukraine.
You came into our lives when it was least expected and forever changed our lives by giving us hope! Thank you for reaching out and touching the hearts of everyone. Your visits brought answers to our prayers- we were not left alone. Your beautiful smile together with embracing us with warm hugs and kisses is what we will always cherish.
How God somehow brought you to Ukraine to find your roots was something our Mother [your Mother's Sister] always said "they will come and find us". We remember the first day you came into our home and seeing your wedding picture on our wall [still hanging 50+ years later] at this time it was the proof that it was your family. Since that time you helped to educate, clothe, and instill hope in our family.
To Konrad and your children, your Wife & Mother, Violet was a beautiful amazing person. Our family in Ukraine is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Violet. May you rest in peace. Bless You.
March 14, 2016
A message to Violet... from your family Vira & Myroslav, Denise & Lyuba, Boris & Lyuba, Vitaly & Oxsana in Derwinenka, Ternopolska Province, Ukraine.
You came into our lives when it was least expected and forever changed our lives by giving us hope! Thank you for reaching out and touching the hearts of everyone. Your visits brought answers to our prayers - we were not left alone. Your beautiful smile together with embracing us with warm hugs and kisses is what we will always cherish.
How God somehow brought you to the Ukraine to find your roots was something our Mother (your Mother's Sister) always said "they will come and find us". We remember the first day you came into our home and seeing your wedding picture on our wall (still hanging 50 plus years) at this time it was the proof that it was your family. Since that time you helped to educate, clothe, and instill hope in our family.
To Konrad and your children, your Wife & Mother Vioet was a beautiful amazing person. Our family in Ukraine is keeping your Family in our thoughts and prayers, We love you Violet. May you rest in peace. Bless You
March 14, 2016
Dear Konnie, Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Vi was at your mum's funeral, and we had a long and pleasant chat. Vi was a remarkable lady- an inspiration to your children and grandchildren.
Rose-Marie Koch-Schulte nee Schafer
March 14, 2016
Our thoughts are of you..Leon Liffmann and Miriam Shiell
March 13, 2016
I am very proud of all ten grandchildren, you presented yourselves with class and dignity, your grandmother would be proud. Uncle Konrad
William Lakey
March 13, 2016
Lorene - My thoughts are with you and your large family as you mourn your mothers passing. She was a fortunate woman to have had the support and assistance of her family in her final years. I know her wellbeing was so important to you. While I never met Violet, I suspect she was the inspiration or the source of your many strengths and talents. You and your family are in my thoughts as you go through the inevitable changes and sense of loss with her passing.
Darin Nielsen
March 13, 2016
Mr. T, my parents, Jim and Jean, asked me to give you their condolences. The Celebration of Live was terrific....to see photos of Mrs. Tittler and to hear many stories especially from the grandchildren, and, to have so many people attend who were enriched by knowing Mrs. Tittler and your Family. Being able to see yourself, Konrad, Susan, Lorene, and Mark was great.
I will always be grateful for the cherished time I had being friends with the family, and feeling loved by the Tittler Family. I will never forget Mrs. Tittler saying to me she wanted to adopt me (I was at the house so much, I felt like part of the family). She even trusted me to drive her Fiat to Vancouver...if she only knew how petrified I was when I was stopped on the hill of Oak Street, and prayed so hard that I would not pop the clutch and roll down the hill. I do not know if she knew I had only learned to drive standard with the Fiat.
So many memories....going to California with the "Tittlers" was fantastic. Being left at a music festival at Jericho Beach with Mark by Mrs. Tittler after we wondered off...Tyler Cavaglia's mom came to the rescue to pick us up....lesson learned...do not wonder off. Spending New Year's Eve with you & Mrs. Tittler watching a symphony. It was one of my best New Year's celebrations made special by two terrific people. So many more memories.....
All my very best to you and the Family.
March 12, 2016
Konnie, please accept my deepest sympathy and best wishes
David Chalmers ( Old Birds)
Bradford Williams
March 12, 2016
Please accept the sincere condolences of Brad and Kathie Williams. Vi was a good friend to Brad's Mum and Dad, Grant and Anna Williams.
Ferdinando Rizzuto
March 12, 2016
My deepest condolences (condoglianze) for your family Konrad. I never had the pleasure of meeting Violet but know she was a special lady. I am very sad for your loss. Your friend, Fred
Jon & Julie Downing
March 12, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with you at the time.
Cheryl Howard
March 11, 2016
Tom and I were shocked to learn about Vi's passing. We regret that we cannot make the service bot we wish to send our deep love for all the family and our great admiration for Vi's passion for family, friends and for her love of sports. VI was always an overcomer and a role model for me. I will call soon
love Tom and Cheryl
Jackie and Bob Adanac
March 11, 2016
Jackie and I were saddened to learn of Vi's recent passing.
It has been said that aging is the process of collecting a lifetime of memories. Although it has been many years since we enjoyed the pleasure of her company, the recollection of the annual New Year's morning jogs at the Tittler residence with family and friends, with Vi fussing to ensure there was a generous supply of goodies and mulled wine, is a picture that still shines brightly in our bank of memories. Vi was a warm and gracious lady, and will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy to you Konrad and the family.
Jackie and Bob Adanac
March 11, 2016
Jackie and I were saddened to learn of Vi's recent passing.
It has been said that aging is the process of collecting a lifetime of memories. Although it has been many years since we enjoyed the pleasure of her company, the recollection of the annual New Year's morning jogs at the Tittler residence with family and friends, with Vi fussing to ensure there was a generous supply of goodies and mulled wine, is a picture that still shines brightly in our bank of memories. Vi was a warm and gracious lady, and will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy Konrad to you and your family.
Jackie and Bob Adanac
The Gray's
March 11, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the Tittler family and my sister in-law. I may have only met Violet once but it's clear how wonderful of a woman she was.
Sue Bryant
March 11, 2016
I remember Mrs. Tittler from the old days in the Shellmont neighbourhood. My deepest condolences to the whole family on your loss of a wonderful woman. May your memories keep you strong during this difficult time.
March 10, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you Konrad and your wonderful family. Violet was a very special woman and I hope you and yours can cherish memories of her with much joy and not too much grief until you are all together again. Shalom....Joan Gerus (Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island)
March 10, 2016
Michele,
I was so sad to read of your mom's passing. I have very strong memories of your amazingly, fit mom running around the fields of Daniel Woodward Elementary. When I think of her now she really was groundbreaking for her time and an inspiration for young women. Know that I am thinking of you and remembering her.
Lori Ann Stubbs
David Mitchell
March 10, 2016
Both Wanda and myself are so very sad at the passing of Violet. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Konrad and family.
Val Walker
March 10, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, Konrad and family. The Walkers spent many wonderful years at your infamous New Year's Day parties, and on the soccer field for Konrad Jr's games. We fondly remember Vi as a fantastic hostess and loving mother. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Val, Paul & Louise Walker
Deanna Beckett
March 10, 2016
Very saddened to hear that Violet lost her battle and is no longer with us. I did not know Violet well but the few times we met enjoyed her company. A very intelligent, charming and a great sense of humour. My condolences to her family and hope loving memories will help them at this very sad time.
March 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire Tittler Family. As difficult as it is to lose a dear Spouse/Mother, you will hold many wonderful memories of her in your hearts forever....
Hugs to all,
Cheryl Thorsteinson (Saretsky)
March 10, 2016
Mark, Rob and Jeremy Wheaton send our condolences to Konrad and the family at this sad time. We remember Violet fondly particularly as young children
March 10, 2016
My sincere condolences Connie...vi was a terrific athlete & I had the pleasure of playing softball with her for a few years.......Joan Ingram Winnipeg.
Mark Wheaton
March 9, 2016
My son Mark phoned with this sad news. My former wife, Meralee and I lived across the hall from Kon and Vi in the early 60's on St John's Rd.in Pointe Claire, Quebec and thought we became sophisticated Montrealers by Kon's influence and better people by Vi's. After they had moved to Vancouver, astonishingly, Vi became one of Canada's foremost female distance runners, finishing 4th in the Canadian championships, in the 800 metres after taking a dozen years off to have 4/5 children by that time. She was a warm, good and generous person, a very giving " Mother Earth", all of which recommended her for sainthood, living with Kon.
Mark Wheaton
March 9, 2016
ill miss her infectious laughter have known her sisnce i was a baby god bless
March 9, 2016
I am so sad at the loss of my dear friend Violet. We have been friends for more than 50 years and I will miss her terribly. My husband Tom and I send our deepest sympathies to Konrad and all the family. We are so sorry to receive this sad news. Tom and Meralee Beckett
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