Nanette Neumann

Nanette Marie Neumann Nanette passed away peacefully at home Monday August 16, 2010, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Colin Taylor; daughter, Vangie and son-in-law, Reg Cooper, and her grandchildren, Jace and Macy of Saskatoon; step-son, Greg Taylor (Tegan Schmidt) of Winnipeg; her parents, Gerhardt and Bernice Neumann of Nipawin; sister, Brenda Foster (Glen) of Winnipeg; brother, Ger Neumann (Pam) of Nipawin; sister, Rachel Mykytyzyn (Dale) of Saskatoon; sister-in-law, Brenda Wilson (Wick) of Victoria; brother-in-law, Ian Taylor (Sonja) of Penticton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nanette was predeceased by her grandparents, William and Merle Niebergall, and John and Elsie Neumann; father and mother-in-law, James and Myrtle Taylor. Nanette was born July 24th, 1960 in Regina, SK. The family moved to Hudson Bay, Nipawin, Saskatoon, and Quesnel, BC, and returned to Nipawin where she completed high school. She began her accounting career working with her father at Armstrong and Neumann in Nipawin. In 1981, she and her young daughter moved to Saskatoon where she continued her studies and convocated with her CGA in 1986. In 1991, she founded EPR Saskatoon and established herself as a successful and wellrespected professional in the business community. In 1997 she was honoured by CGA Canada with Fellowship status. Her husband Colin joined her practice in 1999 becoming a partner in 2002. Nanette retired in 2007. Nanette was a founding and longtime member of the Saskatoon Women's Network, as well as many other business, service and professional organizations, also serving on the board of SAKs (Student and Kids Centre). In 1978, Nanette was joined in her journey through life by her daughter Vangie. Nanette was a loving mother and had the joy of watching Vangie grow into a beautiful young woman and see her begin her own family with Reg. In 1997 Nanette and Colin were married in Saskatoon, surrounded by their families. Nanette was a voracious reader and collector of books. She enjoyed her garden, crosswords, Canasta games, and her `ladies', Lili, Daisy and Sadie. She drew strength from many life long friends and most recently enjoyed the company and support from her TNT group. She loved to entertain family and friends, and especially to spend precious time with her grandchildren. Nanette was a woman of contrasts. She had a heart of gold, with a will of iron. She had a sharp mind for business but saw the world through a poet's eyes. She is much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nanette's memory can be made to the SPCA, Ronald McDonald House or a charity of your choice. A Memorial Service for Nanette will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. Interment to follow at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME. 306-244-5577.