Winona Lou Senner

Winona Senner of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 89. Winona was born on July 31, 1936 in Yankton, South Dakota to Willard and Florence Waltner. She grew up on the family farm, attended Freeman Academy, Freeman Junior College, and graduated from Bethel College, N. Newton, Kansas. She continued her education at the University of South Dakota, graduating with an MA degree in psychologyy

Winona married Les Senner in 1958. Christopher Leigh and Kerry Elizabeth joined the family by adoption. During the 1960's because of Les' work, they lived in Yankton, Vermillion and Pierre, South Dakota, as well as Denver, Colorado. In the early 70's, they moved to Lame Deer, Montana to work with a community development project. In 1973, Les' work took them to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and several years later, the decision was made to become Canadian citizens. Winona's work world was varied. Living on a farm for 10 years led to skills in sheep midwifery. Teaching included junior high, sessional lecturing for universities and at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. For ten years she worked as a clinical psychologist at a community clinic and then at the local hospital. Upon retirement, Les and Winona moved to Saskatoon.

Winona was predeceased by her husband Les, her daughter Kerry, and brother-in-law Tony Epp. Remaining family include son Chris, sister Dianne Epp, sister-in-law Judith Facemire and her husband Butch, and numerous nieces and nephews.