CORA JULIA SELMAN

Cora Julia Selman, 81, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Monday, March 14, 2005.
She was born July 10, 1923 in Piney, Man. to the late Edwin and Nettie Galusha. At an early age, she and her family moved to Barwick, Ont., where they lived for some years.
Cora later moved to Rainy River, Ont., where she met Delbert Selman. On April 9, 1943, they were united in marriage in Victoria, B.C. Following the war, the family moved to Fort Frances, where she has lived since.
Cora’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life. Her happiest moments were spending time with them. She worked hard to provide a loving home, with her special talents of cooking and sewing.
Delbert and Cora spent many years travelling to both the U.S. and Canada to visit family and attend church camp meetings. The Lord was Cora’s strength and comfort throughout her life.
She was predeceased by her husband, Delbert Selman, in 1988; four brothers, Elra, Jack, Roy, and Glenn; and four sisters, Pauline, Laura, Bonnie, and Shirley.
Cora is survived by her son, Elra Selman (Patty) of Devlin, Ont.; daughter, Sharon Lloyd (Jim) of Fort Frances, Ont.; five grandchildren, Pat Selman and wife, Tina, and Gary Selman, all of Devlin, Ont., and Allen Lloyd, Tannis Dolph, and Wanda Lloyd, all of Nakina, Ont.; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She also is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Galusha and wife, Laverne, of Nanaimo, B.C., and Jerry Galusha and wife, Judy, of Sleeman, Ont.; three sisters, Irene Stromness and Patsy Hughes, both of Fort Frances, Ont., and Colleen Johnston of Roseau, Mn.; sister-in-law, Erna Selman of Richmond, B.C.; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Joy of Life Fellowship Church in Fort Frances. Pastor Sandra McEvoy officiated, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
Visitation was held prior to the service Wednesday afternoon.
The pallbearers were Cora’s grandchildren, Pat Selman, Gary Selman, Allen Lloyd, Tannis Dolph, Wanda Lloyd, and Kyle Dolph.
Should family and friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Joy of Life Fellowship Church, 714 Armit Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2J1.