It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Elmer Newton at age 94. He passed peacefully in his home with family members by his side.
Elmer was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nettie, daughter, Dale (Cecil) McCrea, and sons: David (Alethea), Darcy, Dexter (Peggy), Darrin (Crystal).
Elmer is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Elmer was born in Hartney, Manitoba to Frank and Beulah.
He lived with his parents and 7 siblings in Souris, Manitoba. He is survived by his sister, May and brothers, Bruce and Albert. Elmer was predeceased by his eldest son, Darrell Elmer Newton in 1998 (Sonia). He was also predeceased by his siblings, Ken, Russell, Lawrence, and Harold Newton.
Elmer left his childhood home at the age of 21 and found work beginning his career as a mechanic in Newdale, Manitoba. It was in Newdale that Nettie caught his eye and he fell in love. Elmer married Nettie in Minnedosa, Manitoba in 1952 and remain married for 69 Years! They had their first-born child in Minnedosa.The next move was to Hornepayne, Ontario about a year later where Elmer started up his own garage business. In 1962, Elmer moved his wife and 5 cjildren to Wawa, Ontario and once again opened his own business, Elmer’s Shell Service. Elmer and Nettie had two more children and in 1971, they decided to pick up roots and move to west to Vernon, BC. Elmer found with Reliance Tractor as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic and remained there until he retired.
At a younger age, Elmer enjoyed many musical times with family and friends, playing a variety of instruments, the banjo, violin, or mandolin.For a short period of time, he even played in a band with some of his brothers.
Elmer loved to tinker in his garage, fixing anything from small appliances to all types of vehicles and machinery. No task too great for him. If he didn’t have the part to fix it, he would many times just make it himself from scratch.
One of Elmer’s favourite hobbies was metal detecting with Nettie.
He was also a skilled dart player and won numerous tournaments in his dart league. Other favourite activities Elmer had been going fishing and golfing.
Elmer was a fantastic storyteller that grabbed everyone’s attention, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a great sense of humour that would make you laugh out loud every time!
We will always carry his memory in our hearts.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elmer Frank Newton January 7th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Vernon, Province: Colombie britanique