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MYRTLE PARK
On Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba MYRTLE PARK aged 86 years beloved wife of the late Max Park of Carman, Manitoba
Funeral service will be held from the Carman United Church in Carman on Friday, November 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment will take place in Graysville Cemetery, Graysville
Memorial donations may be made to the Carman Memorial Hospital Aux. Box 610, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0.
Doyle's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements
Connie Wurmnest (nee Elledge)
Peacefully at her home in Carman, Connie Wurmnest died on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the age of 65 years. She is lovingly remembered by her husband terry, son Scott (Holly) of Melfort, Sask., two daughters; Kristine (Tim) Erb of Oak Bluff, Julie (Doug) Meyer of Mn. and six grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Inez Elledge and two sisters, Susan and Mary all of Minnesota and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carman United church, 1st Street SW with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment to follow in the Sperling Cemetery with reception in the Sperling Rink Hall.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB. R3C 0S6 or M.A.D.D. 586 River Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3L 0E8
Mona Dunn
It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Mona Dunn on Saturday, November 15, 2003 at the Selkirk General Hospital in Selkirk.
Mona was predeceased by her husband Almer and son Walter. She will be sadly missed by her loving family; Pat (Ted) Gibson of Selkirk, Diane (Terry) Dafoe of Petawawa, Ont., Debbie (Glen) Friesen of Winnipeg, and Gerald (Debbie) of Brantford, Ontario. Mona is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at Doyle's Funeral Chapel in Carman, on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Carman Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Box 1025, Carman, MB. R0G 0J0 in Mona's memory, or to a charity of one's choice.
Doyle's of Carman in care of arrangements.
ANDREA LEA MICHELLE KLAUSEN
On Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.
ANDREA LEA MICHELLE KLAUSEN aged 20 years beloved daughter of Wendy (Clare) Fingas
and David (Claudia) Klausen and brother of Brett of Winnipeg, Manitoba
Funeral service will be held from Grace St. John's Church in Carman on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Paul Gehrs officiating. Viewing at the church prior to the service. Interment in the
Fairview Cemetery in Roland
Memorial Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Endowment Fund, 409 Tache Ave. Room D1 003,Winnipeg,MB., R2H 2A6
Doyle's of Carman in care of arrangements
Linda Janzen (nee Peters)
Today we celebrate the life of Linda Janzen (nee Peters) and her passing from this life to her eternal home. She was born on February 8, 1916 to David and Susan Peters. She was the 5th child of a family of 8.
Mom was born one mile north of Winkler. She grew up on a farm and with that came many chores. Whether assigned or chosen, her favorite was to get on her horse and round up the cows. Mom told us that when she was about 9 years old she was responsible for driving a team of horses with a grain wagon to the nearest town. When Mom left home she went to work as a farm hand and it was there that she met her future husband.
Mom & Dad were married on November 7, 1937 and from that union 3 children were born; Bernie, Elsie and Barb. Mom & Dad continued to work as farm hands in the Winkler and Alexander areas in the first few years of their marriage. In 1947 they moved to Winkler. Mom worked alongside Dad painting many of the houses he built.
Mom was a hard worker and a very good provider for her family. She planted large gardens to can and freeze fruit and vegetables for the family. Bernie remembers picking buckets of raspberries. Barb remembers complaining about shelling tubs and tubs of peas only to be reminded by Mom, "You will be happy to have these to eat in the winter time." Mom was a good cook. She made the best perogies and baked the best buns. Elsie remembers eating many fresh baked buns as they came out of the oven. Mom also took time to sew clothes and knit sweaters for her family. In later years we appreciated having learned these skills ourselves as we later provided for our families. When the children left home Mom spent more time knitting and crocheting. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are enjoying many of the beautiful knitted afghans she created. Mom's family always came first.
In their early retirement, Mom & Dad enjoyed some traveling and numerous camping and fishing trips with their friends.
Mom had a quiet kind of faith in the Lord and was concerned that their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would grow in their Christian faith. She was faithful in attending church as long as she was able. When her cancer took over she preferred to stay home and watch Christian programs.
In the fall of 2001 Mom was diagnosed with cancer. She endured surgery, chemotherapy and radiation without complaint. In the next 1 ½ years she was able to travel west on 2 occasions to visit her son, Bernie, in High River, AB. and her sisters in Salmon Arm, BC and Olds, AB. When she returned from her last holiday this past summer, it was confirmed that her cancer was back. It was her decision not to take treatment but to wait for her journey to her heavenly home. We, as children, are thankful that she did not have a lengthy illness.
She was predeceased by her husband John. Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Bernie (Sheila) Janzen; Elsie (Len) Peters; Barb (Ernie) Wiebe, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
ADA MILDRED THOMPSON (nee Eby)
Peacefully on Thursday January 8th, 2004, Mildred passed away at the Carman Memorial Hospital at the age of 94.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband Albert, parents Samuel and Nancy Eby, brothers Milo, Herbert, Clayton and Ira; sisters Winnie, Vera, Verdella, Hilda, son Laverne and daughter in law Mary Jane.
Left to mourn her passing and cherish her memory are her daughter Sheila, grandchildren Cheryl (Danny), Lori (Norman), Barbara Ann (Keith), Jamie (Debbie) and Nancy, great grandchildren Jodie (Brett), Stephanie (Kevin), Christopher, Jessica, Nicole, Lucas, Rebecca and James and great-great grandson Zackery.
Mildred was born on November 19, 1909 in the Roland district. She lived most of her adult life in Holland, Manitoba.
She enjoyed her garden and flowers in the summer and liked to keep busy with her quilting, crocheting and various handiworks' she was so good at in the winter. Mildred was a lifetime member of the Ideal Rebekah Lodge #18 at Holland, Manitoba. She was the happiest when surrounded by her family.
Mildred enjoyed her grandchildren, great grandchildren and most recently little Zackery to the fullest.
Grandma will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family and friends.
The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at the Carman Hospital for the care and comfort Mildred received.
A private service to celebrate her life will be held at Doyle's Funeral Chapel in Carman with Chuck Ross officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Memorial donations may be made to the Odd Fellow and Rebecca Lodge Memorial Eye Foundation, Box 132, 4025 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3R 3V5.
Ross Neufeld
November 7, 1950 – January 9, 2004
Peacefully on Friday January 9, 2004, Ross died after a lengthy battle with cancer. His wife, Gina of 25 years and four children, Ryan, Justin, Jensine, and Jessica will miss him so much. He is also survived by his mother Lil.
Ross was devoted father and stay at home Dad. His complete dedication and consistent manner helped to raise four really great kids that he was so very proud of.
Ross graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1975. He worked as an independent sales contractor for Trader Publications for a number of years. Ross was successful at everything he put his mind to. He had a dynamic personality and he loved to see people laugh. His strong mind and will helped him to fight his illness for the last 11 years.
In lieu of flowers, Ross would want donations made to CancerCare Manitoba, PO Box 2248 Stn. Main Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church (Seven miles west of Carman in Graysville, Manitoba), with Minister Nancy Finlayson officiating.
Doyle’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
DAVID J. EPP
Peacefully, David J. Epp aged 83 years of Carman passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Dorothy (nee Stewart); children, Dennis (Natallie Desjarlais and boys) and Diane of Carman; sisters-in-law, Susie Epp, Clara Epp, and Anita Epp of Winkler and Margaret Shorey of Boissevain; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
Dave was born in Russia on May 28, 1920. He and his family immigrated to Canada in 1926 and settled in the Wiedenfeld district east of Horndean. Dave spent many years working for various farmers including his brothers before buying Sperling Transfer in 1948 which then became DJ Epp Transfer for the next 41 years. Dave enjoyed working with people and had many fond memories of all his customers.
After his retirement in 1989, Dad loved to go for joyrides through the country to look at cattle and horses grazing in pastures and to find deer. He also enjoyed doing yard work, especially mowing the lawn. He spent a lot of time chatting on the phone with friends and neighbors and also watching the traffic drive by. Dad will be remembered for his sense of humour and quick wit. He was a well-respected man and had many friends throughout the area.
Funeral service will be held from Carman Mennonite Church on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carman Mennonite Church, Box 267, Carman, MB R0G 0J0. Doyle’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Roberta M. Drake
Bert passed away peacefully at dawn on January 17, 2004 at the Carman Boyne Lodge with her loving daughter Dawn and niece Denise at her side.
Bert was born at Graysville, MB. on December 11, 1913. She graduated from Carman High School and was involved in Porter’s Ford Garage business with her father for many years. She married Hilt Drake in 1939. Their daughter Dawn lives in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Bert was predeceased by her parents Russ and Elsie Porter, sisters Marj Sharpe, and Muriel Hamm and brother Lyle Porter. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Angel, grandsons Jeff and Marc Angel and great grandson Jason, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bert lived in Carman most of her life except for a few years when Hilt worked at the Royal Bank in Kenora ON. and Winnipeg. She was a member of the Carman Kinette and K-ette clubs and Carman United Church. She loved to sing in the church choir and sang solos at many special occasions, loved dancing, piano playing, fishing trips, working at election times, baking; especially shortbread and her famous tea biscuits, card playing and travelling.
Bert and Hilt (Nana & Papa) loved those special trips to Victoria B.C. and Seattle, Washington to visit Dawn and her family. They loved their trips to Hawaii as well. She will be fondly remembered for her kind and generous ways and wonderful sense of humour.
The family would like to express a special thank-you to the caring nursing staff at the Boyne Lodge for the compassion and care they showed mom over the years.
Funeral service will be held from the Carman United Church, on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman.
Pallbearers: Wayne Gibson, Gary Gibson, Joe Dunbar, Bob Murray, Bruce Murray, Dennis Bell
Honorary pallbearers: Jeff Angel, Marc Angel, Alastair & Alice Kerr, Ewart & Joyce Hudson, Joan & Blair Lawson, Barry & Lucille Sanders, Bob McKenzie, Leonard & Marion Krohn.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boyne Lodge, Box 1644, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0, or to the Carman United Church building fund, Box 1177, Carman, MB. R0G 0J0
Doyle’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Herman Richard Harvey Bruce
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Herman Bruce, with his children by his side on Friday, January 23, 2004 at the Boyne Lodge in Carman.
Herman was predeceased by his wife Ursula. He is survived by two daughters Lona (Stan) Klassen, Leta (Ken) Wilson, one son Rob (Dorothe) Bruce, six grandchildren; Rex (Myrna) Klassen, Trevor (Kathryn) Klassen, Angela (Jarrett) Hayward, Melissa Bernert (Matt), Tom Klassen, Lindsay Bernert, and six great-grandchildren; Mark, Eric, Jeff Klassen, Mason, Ross Hayward, and Blake Bernert. Herman is also survived by two brothers Mel (Lil) Bruce, Ed (Sybil) Bruce, one sister Grace Sutton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife Ursula, Herman was predeceased by his sister May Devore, Brother-in-laws Ken Sutton, and Elmer Devore, sister-in-law Irene Bruce, and one son-in-law Henry Bernert
Funeral service will be held from Doyle’s funeral Chapel in Carman on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brad Elliott officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boyne Lodge, Box 1644, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0.
Doyle of Carman in care of arrangements.
Femmigje Hermina (Susie) Vandersluis
July 26, 1942 – February 1, 2004
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11: 28,29)
The Lord in His infinite wisdom has taken home to Himself His child, our sister and aunt.
Femmy is survived by three brothers: Bill (Hilly) Vandersluis, John (Rietje) Vandersluis, Gerry (Alice) Vandersluis and their families. Prior to retirement Femmy was employed as a nurse in intensive care at Concordia Hospital.
Funeral service will be held from the Canadian Reformed Church in Carman, on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. J. VanRietschoten officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, Cancer Care, Box 2000, Station Main, Winkler, MB. R6W 1H8
Doyle’s Funeral Chapel of Carman in care of arrangements.
Margaret Irene Deller (nee Douglas)
On Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Carman Memorial Hospital, Margaret passed away in her 89th year after a brief illness.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband George, parents James and Helen Douglas, siblings Cora Wickett, Isobel Lowdon, Mabel Bingham, James Douglas, Walter Douglas and Shirley Bingham.
She leaves to mourn in her passing her daughter and son-in-law Marie and Don Sherred of Kenora, Ont. and her two grandchildren Brittany and Cple, as well as nieces and nephews.
Margaret was born in Roland, Manitoba, on September 13, 1914 to James Archilbald and Helen Sophia Douglas, the youngest of nine siblings. She married George Deller on October 4, 1933 and they spent 60 years together in Shoal Lake until George’s passing in April 1994.
Over the years, Margaret was active with the United Church in Shoal Lake, a Rebekah member for over 30 years, active in the Hospital Aid and curling rink plus a member of the Senior Center in Shoal Lake. She relocated to Carman after the passing of her husband in 1994. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Friendship Center and curling club, plus was an avid spectator of curling while residing in Carman.
The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Carman Memorial Hospital as well as the caregivers at the Boyne Towers for their wonderful care. Also thanks to all her friends that called and came to visit her.
In compliance with Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Interment will take place in the summer 2004 at Shoal Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make a donation in Margaret’s memory to the Carman Memorial Hospital Aux. Box 1025, or to the Friendship Centre, Box 2142, Carman, Manitoba, R0G 0J0.
Doyle’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Roy Franklin Doerksen
1948 - 2004
Roy passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at the age of 55 years.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Christine; his son Keith (Lori) Doerksen and granddaughter Payton; stepchildren Christopher (Sylvia), Shawn (Rhonda), Colleen (Al); Patrick (Franki) and eight stepgrandchildren. Also surviving him are two brothers Daryl (Cora) and Howard (Terrie) and two sisters Joan Johnston (Dave) and Elaine Gitzel (Armin) and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his first wife Sylvia, his parents Jake and Helen Doerksen, and three brothers James, Allan, and Kenneth.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carman United Church in Carman with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment of ashes to follow in the family plot in Greenwood Cemetery, Carman.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Suite 200, Winnipeg, R3L 0K6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2B7 or a charity of one’s choice.
Doyle’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
