February 5, 1942 ~ February 10, 2019
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce
that Eugene has left us to go fishing permanently. He leaves his wife and best
friend Hildegard of 55 years, his 4 children Susan, Elliott, Trevor and
Everett, 8 grandchildren April (Elliot), Monique (Sage), Jayden, Raynen, Trystan,
Rebekah, Chael, and Beaudy, 2 great grandchildren Zola and Zada. One sister
Laverne, 5 sisters-in-law Linda (Allen), Evelyne (Erik), Sylvia (Nestor), Dell
(Bill), Darlah, 2 brothers-in-law Richard and Bill, 2 daughters-in-law Rachel
and Carrie, his special great nephew Jordan, niece Karalee, and many other
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary, two sisters
Shelley and Phyllus, his in-laws Peter and Susan Klassen, and one
brother-in-law David.
Eugene was a resident in the RM of Lac du
Bonnet for 60 years and a man who was always working. He was a true outdoorsman
and avid hunter. In 1960 he graduated from the Lac du Bonnet Senior School. He
spent 27 years as an agent for Esso Bulk Sales in Lac du Bonnet. He had a
contract with the paper mill in Pine Falls to cut pulp along with firewood for
his many customers. He owned and operated a farm in the Lee River area producing
alfalfa and leaf cutter bees, raising cattle, and also had a riding stable. He
partnered with Ducks Unlimited on a 90 acre lake migratory game bird sanctuary
(Wild Wing Waters) on his farmland along the #313 highway. He also enjoyed 10
years of growing and harvesting wild rice in the Turtle Mountains.
He was an elected councillor in the RM of Lac
du Bonnet for 6 years. He spent 11 years
as a leader for the 4H light horse and beef group. He served as a volunteer
fireman for many years. He spent time on the Boards of the Community Club at
its inception and onward, and on the Model Forest. He was a member of both the
Lac du Bonnet Royal Canadian Legion and the Lac du Bonnet Wild Life
Association.
On his retirement he started a live bait
business catching minnows and leeches for sale. He also spent and enjoyed many
hours assisting his son Everett in developing White Spruce on the Lake seasonal
resort off Wendigo Road.
We would like to thank his friend Doctor Nick
Van Rensburg and staff at Beausejour Hospital, Dr. Bruneau, Rhonda, Connie and
staff with Cancer Care in Pinawa, staff at the Pinawa Hospital, and Cancer Care
at HSC in Winnipeg. Eugene truly
appreciated his family and the many special friends who supported him and sent prayers
throughout his courageous battle.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre. Come share stories and memories of Gene’s journey.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Cancer Care Pinawa, Box 220, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0.
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Death notice for the town of: Beausejour, Province: Manitoba