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David James (Jim) Fleck
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of David James Fleck at the Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone on Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
Jim was the only son of William & Mary Fleck and was born in the family home in Gladstone on May 4, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Marie Chandler (Bill) and Jean Cross (Don). He is survived by his sister Margaret Maki (Laurie), nieces and nephews as well as relatives in England and Northern Ireland.
Jim received his education in Gladstone, then attended Normal School in Winnipeg and went directly into the Air Force for 3 years. His first teaching job was in Starbuck then in the Winnipeg School Division – Isaac Brock and Daniel McIntyre, then became principal at Lansdowne and Wellington School. He loved his profession, which lasted 40 years and he was a believer in discipline.
He retired to Gladstone, where he was active in the Museum and Agricultural Society. He chaired the “Gladstone Then & Now” Book Committee, which took a good part of 2 years. He also enjoyed travelling and gardening and was generous to his friends with his abundance of produce and canning. He also made beautiful quilts.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Cemetery with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. All were invited to the Gladstone United Church Annex where Jim’s family met with friends for a time of fellowship and refreshments following the committal.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Legion Auxiliary, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Grace Roulette
Passed away at the Portage General Hospital on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, Grace Roulette, age 84 years, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, formerly of Sandy Bay First Nation.
She leaves to mourn her children Collin Levasseur (Chastity Beaulieu) and Mary Mousseau (Lawrence), brother Kenneth Levasseur as well as numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and lots of friends. Grace is predeceased by her parents Jane Cook and Pierre Levasseur, husband William James Roulette, brother Alfred Levasseur, two sons in infancy and one nephew Albert Roulette.
A wake began Thursday evening at the Sandy Bay Community Complex.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sandy Bay First Nation with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Mousseau, Alvin Mousseau, Wilbert Mousseau, Lance Mousseau, William Mousseau and Curtis Mousseau. Interment followed in the Sandy Bay Cemetery.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Arthur (Art) Douglas Butterfield
Peacefully, on Monday November 19, 2007 at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Manitoba, Arthur passed away at the age of 88 years.
Arthur was born on June 18, 1919, the youngest son of Margaret and Arthur Butterfield at Austin, Manitoba. He was raised in the Emmeline district where he went to school. He worked on the family farm until he and his mother moved to MacGregor where he worked at Lye’s Hardware and then later at the Co-op until his retirement .
In 1952 he married Marjorie Nohlgren and they made their home in MacGregor where they raised their family of two daughters in the home that he built himself. He resided there until moving to Gladstone Manitoba in 2002.
Arthur was a member of the St. Pauls Anglican Church at MacGregor where he served on the vestry for many years. He was also a dedicated member of the Masonic Temple in MacGregor and then after it closed joined the Austin lodge.
Arthur loved to garden, and putter in his shop. He was always tinkering with wood and created many little gadgets. He was also very well known around the community as a “Handy Man.” He was always fixing things for anyone who needed his help. Arthur was a hard working man who was always a gentleman. He was patient and always took care of his family. He was very special to his grandchildren whom he loved to tease but was always there when then needed a hug.
Predeceased by his wife Marjorie in 1998, his parents, three brothers George, James and Lloyd and two sisters Daisy Wickware and Gladys Stone. He leaves to mourn his passing daughter Linda and Ernie Burton of Gladstone, grandchildren Debra (Ross) Horton, Dena, and Douglas, great grandchildren Ryder and Leah, daughter Lorna and Allen Boschman of Portage, grandchildren Christopher, Candace and Michelle. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Nettie Butterfield, May Butterfield, Allan (Francis) Nohlgren, and Lorna Nohlgren as well several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Chapel, MacGregor with Rev. Norman Collier officiating. Interment follwed in the MacGregor Cemetery.
Clarke's Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Mary Alice Bollman (nee Emerson)
Passed away at the Portage & District General Hospital on Friday, November 16, 2007, Mary Bollman, age 67 years of MacGregor, Manitoba.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband Albert, sons Doug and Mark (Teresa), grandsons Nicholas and Alex, granddaughters Alicia and Larryn, brother Bob Emerson (Diana), and sister-in-law Del Emerson. She is predeceased by her brother Duncan and parents Bessie and Oliver Emerson. Also mourning her passing are many Bollman family members.
Mary took her schooling at Macauley school district. The family lived on their farm until Mary was 16, when they moved to MacGregor. Mary had various jobs in MacGregor including the Paris Café (Roy Yeans), the B.A., the hospital, and several years cleaning at the Bank Of Montreal.
Mary and Al were married on June 11, 1960. They raised two sons in the MacGregor area.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church with Sandra Rex officiating. Interment followed in the MacGregor Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 – 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0S6.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Opal Iris Margaret Burton (nee Irwin)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Opal Burton at Carberry Lodge on November 14, 2007.
Born June 12, 1930 in Portage la Prairie, Opal lived with her family at Caye Station. She married George Burton on November 18, 1948. They farmed in the Bagot area until they moved to MacGregor. After George passed, Opal and daughter Starr moved to Portage then to Traverse Bay. When Starr became ill and moved to Moose Jaw with her daughter, Opal moved to Carberry Lodge where she resided until her passing. (Homecare provided by Christine, Chantal, Pearl, Ruby & Gordon enabled Mom to remain in her own home as per her wishes.)
Predeceased by her husband George in 1996, her daughter Starr in 2004, her daughter in law Joan, her parents, and two brothers Raymond and Ernest, she leaves to mourn her passing 4 sons, Garnet (Lynn) of High Bluff, Newton (Brenda) and Kenneth of Brandon, Ernest (Linda) of Gladstone, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother Ted Irwin of Parksville, B.C., sisters Pearl Thompson, Ruby Burton, brother Gordon (Cary) of Carberry Lodge, . sister in laws, Shirley Irwin of Victoria B. C., and Lynn Irwin of Winnipeg, Mb., numerous nieces and nephews and near and dear friends.
Opal was an avid gardener who loved to be outdoors right until the end. She loved to watch the birds and animals that would come to her numerous feeders, and her passion for horses was well known through her huge collection of ornaments. She and George loved to entertain and spent many happy hours on the dance floor dancing to old time music.
A memorial service for Opal will be held at a future date.
Norma Moore
On Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the age of 77 years, Norma passed away suddenly while out for her morning walk.
Norma was born November 22, 1929 at Russell, Manitoba and grew up on a farm in the Woodstock District with her two loving parents Charles and Catherine and her two sisters Maxine and Lorna. It was here that Norma developed her love of farming and animals and became the hard worker that carried right through into her adult years. Norma was her Dad’s best friend and right hand man when it came to milking cows, haying and working the fields. Norma attended Woodstock school in her elementary years and later went to Binscarth where she completed High School.
At the age of 17, Norma journeyed to Winnipeg where she took teacher’s training at Normal School. Not only did she study hard to complete her training but she also worked in the kitchen to pay for her tuition.
Upon completing this training, Norma moved to the community of Keyes, Manitoba where she took her first teaching job in a Grade 1-9 country school. Christmas concerts, field days and Red Cross dances were all a part of her students’ education.
It was in Keyes that Norma met the love of her life, Richard Bruce Moore. On October 29, 1952 they were married in Russell, Manitoba. Norma became a farming partner with Bruce on their mixed dairy farm in the community of Keyes. Teaching and farming kept Norma busy for the first six years until on December 7, 1958 their only child Catherine Donna was born. From that day on Norma dedicated her life to her family and the farming operation.
Once retired, Norma and Bruce moved into their home on 6th Street in Gladstone. Norma’s personality traits of hard work, faithfulness and dedication became evident in her immaculate yard of flowers and vegetable garden and in her involvement in the community. Her greatest passion was her work with the Gladstone Arena where she was Secretary-Treasurer for 37 years. Norma could be seen at the arena both day and night trying to make sure that everything was running smoothly. As well, Norma was a part of the UCW, Women’s Institute, and the local Festival, Swimming Pool and Terry Fox Run Committees. For twelve years Norma was also a member of the Gladstone Town Council. Norma’s philosophy in life was to be involved and take part for the betterment of her family and community. Her teaching career did not end in Keyes as she continued to substitute teach for many years as part of the Pine Creek School Division. Norma’s care and concern for the youth of her community was exemplary.
Norma’s legacy will always be the kindness she bestowed on others. Whether a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, stranger, or animal was in need, her first priority was always to lend a helping hand as well as love and support.
Norma was loved by all and will be missed by many.
Norma was predeceased by her parents Charles and Catherine; brothers-in-law Harvey Hackman, Tom Moore, Bob Moore, and Ewart Murray: sisters-in-law Hazel Dodd, Marj Moore, and Jenny Moore; and two nieces Charlotte Campbell and Marilyn Murray. Left to mourn her passing are her husband Bruce and daughter Donna; her two sisters Maxine (Ron) Radford and Lorna Hackman; her sister-in-law Florence Murray; brother-in-law Jack (Norma) Dodd; 17 nieces and nephews, adopted grandchildren Brett and Hayley Weedon and many special friends, co-workers and community members.
Funeral service was held on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Ian Olive and Rev. Randy Fehr officiating and Sherry Hanna presided at the organ. The eulogy was given by Ross Foster and soloist Grant Hackman (nephew) sang “Amazing Grace” accompanied by family friend Carol Zacharias on the piano. Ushers were Gordon Cogar and Henry Wieler. Pallbearers were Barrie Radford, Keith Radford, Lin Burnside, Delmar Burnside, Ross Foster, and Ernie Tester. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery. Attending in their respective groups were members of the Gladstone Arena Committee 2007 and the Skating Club, the UCW, the Livingstone W.I., the Festival Committee, and the local Terry Fox Run Committee.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone and District Arena Trust Fund, c/o Box 25, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0, to the Gladstone United Church Memorial Fund, c/o Box 374, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Anna Driedger (nee Thiessen)
May 15, 1922 ~ December 9, 2007
Anna Driedger peacefully went to her eternal home on December 9, 2007, in time to be home for Christmas.
Anna was born in Blumenstein, Manitoba on May 15, 1922 to Jacob and Maria Thiessen, and together with seven siblings experienced farm life. As a teen she was baptized upon her confession of faith by Bishop Froese in the Old Colony Church in Chortitz.
On September 24, 1944 Anna was united in marriage to Henry Driedger and lived just west of Gnadenthal on a farm where four of their children were born. In 1952 they relocated to a farm in the Mason School district where four more children were born, making it a total of eight.
Then in 1962 the family made another move, this time to Austin, Manitoba, where they farmed until their retirement in 1993. After retirement mom and dad moved to their new home in Austin, which they enjoyed together until mom was admitted into a care home in April of 2003.
Mom was a great nurturer, diligently looking after her family’s needs and loved showing hospitality. Her garden was her pride and joy. Somehow with looking after the family needs, she always managed to keep the garden completely weed free and without herbicides. One of mom’s hobbies was making hand made quilts. She would work meticulously embroidering on the finest details.
Mom‘s love was endless when it came to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even the last week before her death she commented on how precious they all were to her.
In December of 2006 and into January 2007 mom had a brief struggle with her health, at which time it looked like her journey of life was coming to an end, however she rebounded in energy.
Then in December of 2007 mom’s health began to fail again. As family members spoke with her, she made it quite clear that she was tired and would like nothing more than to go to her eternal home to be with Jesus. Her wish was granted, much to our surprise, faster than we had anticipated. On December 9 in the evening mom took her last breath with family members by her side.
Though we grieve her loss and will miss her dearly, we also know mom now is once again able to move around on her own in her new body. We are also assured we will be reunited in heaven one day.
Anna leaves to mourn her husband Henry, her children Henry & Mary of Austin, Mary & Peter Voth of Hepburn, Saskatchewan, Jake & Frieda of Brandon, John & Tina of Rosenort, Steve & Sally of Winnipeg, Frank & Denise of Lowe Farm and Ann of Austin, plus 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was predeceased by her parents, 1 son (in infancy), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Samuels and the nurses of the MacGregor Personal Care Home for the awesome care given to mother during her stay. Thank you to the Sommerfeld Church Ladies group for serving the food, and thank you for the many cards, flowers and phone calls.
Mom fought the good fight, she kept the faith, she finished the course, and now there is laid up for her the crown of righteousness, which the Lord Jesus will award her. The family.
Friends may called for visitation on Friday, December 14, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Clarke’s Funeral Chapel, MacGregor.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the MacGregor Sommerfeld Church with Rev. John Unrau officiating. Interment followed in the Sommerfeld Cemetery, Austin. Pallbearers were grandchildren.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, or to the MacGregor Health Foundation, Box 250, MacGregor, Manitoba, R0H 0R0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
