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He leaves to cherish his memory wife Dora; daughter Lynn (Wayne); brother Charles; son-in-law Richard, grandchildren, great grandchildren and special friend Rose-Marie. He was predeceased by his parents; brother Sid; daughter Sandra; grandson Jeffery. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.George served in the military first as a private in WWII and the Korean War. Then he enlisted in the Provost Corps, where he rose to the rank of Master Warrant Officer. George served two tours overseas in Egypt as a peace keeper. He retired from the armed forces after 25 years of dedicated service. He then went to work for the University of Manitoba, where he stayed until his health deteriorated.George and Dora built their home in East Selkirk where they resided until health reasons forced them to move. George loved and lived life to the fullest. Special thanks to all the home care girls, Cindi Fey, and the doctors and staff of the St. Boniface Hospital.A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. and Rev. Brad Elliott officiated.In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in George’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. %Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.andgran cher dauc siste RichRose-Marie, grandchildren, gr numerous nieces and nephew!Doris was born in Peguis ar 1953. They moved a great d postings until George’s retirei when they built their home ir fostered both seniors and chile many years. She enjoyed be dogs and watching nature in th home.When Dora’s health failed s dor Home in Selkirk where shi ter and made many friends extend our thanks for all the tc received at Tudor Home and Hospital.A memorial service was held Dora on Tuesday January 6, 2 Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk ficiated. In lieu of flowers don to the Heart Stroke Foundati Gilbart Funeral Hon in care of arrangiJOSEPH EDWARD KINGPeacefully on January 4, 2009, Joseph King, aged 68 years, of East Selkirk. Mb. passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital with his family at his side.He was predeceased by a son Douglas, mother Tessie, father John and brothers Walter, Tony and John. Left surviving is his wife Elsie, son Richard (Angie) and granddaughter Holly of Tyndall, sisters Mary Machdanz of East Selkirk and Annie D'hont of Winnipeg, brothers Peter (Veronica) and Frank (Verna) of East Selkirk and many• a ■Gent 24, Fe6\ old.Fit her t riere dauc Thor net, Brad (Johi Sare MB(Tom) and Jill; daughter The Petersfield, MB and children T (Dean), Lee (Jodi) and her s Smithson of Winnipeg, MB ant dyck also of Winnipeg, MB; Liam Sareault and Parker The
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Selkirk Journal
Selkirk, Manitoba, CA
Fri, Jan 09, 2009
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