Jeanette Niven was born in Regina, SK, on July 31st, 1939. Jeanette was a very educated individual, from her schooling in Minitonas, MB, to the education she received at the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in Winnipeg, MB, and her time spent at McGill University in Montreal, Que. Jeanette began nursing in 1960 in Winnipeg but her profession allowed her to nurse in other cities as well. Jeanette lived and nursed in Vancouver, BC, Montreal, Que, Portage La Prairie, MB and Morris, MB. Jeanette spent 25 years as head nurse of the Neuro-Surgical Ward at the St. Boniface General Hospital. Jeanette retired November, 1993. Jeanette enjoyed her hobbies which included golfing, hiking, swimming, travelling and playing cards.