Obituary of William John Henry pioneer farmer and coach
William John Henry died December 11 1987 at Hamiota Health Centre after a long illness six days before his 82nd birthday. Born December 17 1905 at the Blan shard farm he spent his life in Medina and Oak River areas. He farmed with his father trained horses coached local youth and led teams to AB Provincial Championships in 1962 and 1963. He married Alfreda Nielsen in 1940 and had two daughters and a son.
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William John Henry
Bill
Hamiota
Blanshard
Samuel
Amelia Henry
John
Janet Henry
Medina School
Henryland
Curly McKay
Alfreda Nielsen
Pettapiece
Medina
Carmin
Karen
Nielson
Niel
Oak River Boys
A.B
Family Remembers Bill Henry A Life of Work and Community
Bill Henry longtime President manager and coach of Brandon West Man Hockey faced severe injuries in 1951 and 1963 but persisted in farming and business. He moved to Oak River in 1966, built a home, ran a restaurant and grocery with Freda until 1982, and retired to gardening and trees. He leaves wife Freda, daughters Carmin and Karen, son Nielson, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and siblings in Oak River.
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Brandon West Man
Bill
Jim
Murray Gill
Purdy
Oak River
Jerry Boltons
Jessie
Freda
Carmin
Melvin Grasby
Moore Park
Karen
Andrew Greer
Moline
Nielson Henry
Lynda
Brandon
Samuel Henry
Doris
Nere Donna
Jack Hume
Funeral service for Bill McKenzie held in Oak River
The December 15, 1987 service at Oak River United Church was officiated by Rev. Tom Delgaty. Honorary Pallbearers and pallbearers were local relatives and friends. Hymns included Peace In the Valley Just a Closer Walk With Thee and Now the Day is Over. Interment at Oak River Cemetery.
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Bill
Oak River United Church
Tom Delgaty
Elgin
Eloise Hyndman
Harold
Cora Mylrea
Harriet Pederson
David
Pat Greenaway
Frank
Isobel Patlock
Oak River
Margaret McKenzie
Brandon
Agnes McDonald
Minnedosa
Gordon Sage
Rivers
Frazer Angus Art Espey
Don Simms
Gary Stewart
Dan Ramsey
Ron Bullock
Art Saville
Keith Purdy
Thee
Barbara Angus
Mary Sclater
Campbell
Mylrea
United Church
Evelyn
Carol Forsythe
Fred
Candy
Winona
Dale
Allan
In Memoriam Ted Oliver and Arthur Allen
In memory notices honor Ted Oliver who died January 22 1987 and Arthur Allen who passed away January 25 1973. The messages express loving remembrance from family members including Mom and Dad Paul Betty Dennis Brian Darcy Julia and Lily and other relatives.
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Oliver
Ted
Paul
Betty
Dennis
Brian
Darcy
Julia
Allen
Arthur Allen
Cards of Thanks from Hamiota area figures
Three notes express gratitude for hospital care and community kindness. Del Maddock thanks the Legion for a fruit basket during illness. Brenda Susinski thanks Dr Myers, Dr Ranson, and staff at Hamiota Hospital for care. Mary Little thanks doctors nurses and staff at Hamiota District Health Centre plus relatives friends and neighbors for support.
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Little
Hamiota District Health Centre
Mary Little
Community gratitude notices from Manitoba era
A collection of thank you messages from residents including Arnold Murray Edie Garton George and Inza Pollock Florence Ellerington Doris Pollock and family. They thank relatives neighbours doctors nurses staff church groups and friends for visits cards gifts meals and support during hospital stays weddings birthdays and bereavements.
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Ellerington
Betty Ann
Florence Ellerington
Thank You Messages From Local Residents
Les and Alice Rudd thank Hamiota business people for a Bible given on their 50th wedding anniversary. Del Maddock thanks nurses staff and doctors for kindness during hospital stay.
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Rudd
Hamiota
Les and
Alice Rudd
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Lily
Pollock
Virden
Lynne
Don
Darren
Sheldon
Cameron
Terry McLean
George
Inza Pollock
Bill Pollock
Mae
Hamiota Boy Scouts
Norrie
Chris
Neil Ph
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Kenton, Man
Shackley
Western Canada
Remco
Larry Oakden
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