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ADAM: Mrs. Joan Frances Adam, beloved mother of Tanya (Dwayne) Swintak, Kim Coleman (Oct 24, 1956 – July 1, 2006), Catherine (Daniel) Vaillancourt and Bob (Shirley) Adam, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the age of 74 years. Mom was born July 4, 1933 at Elliotvale, P.E.I. in her parents, John and Florence McInnis, farmhouse. She grew up on the Island and that is where she met her husband Bob (J.P. Robert) Adam while he was stationed there. Dad was a proud member of the Canadian Air Force. After marrying Dad, they lived in various locations in Canada and abroad. Mom saw a great deal more of the world while being married to Dad during his employment with the Air Force and in retirement, as they both enjoyed camping and would pack up the camper and head out to various locations. Dad passed away July 31, 1994. Mom was an amazing and beautiful mother and woman. She gave so much to others in her many special ways. She found enjoyment in recent years playing bridge at Prairie Oasis and Valleyview Community Centre. Mom was not able to attend card games held at her favorite locations in recent months, but would play various card games with her sister Eleanor (McInnis), daughter Tanya, her granddaughter’s Missy and Megan (Swintak), and grandson
Aaron (Coleman) at her home and while she was at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She played all her games with the goal of winning in mind, no matter who she was playing against. It didn’t matter if it was against an adult or grandchild. She said it was important for them (grandchildren) to learn that we can’t always win at everything and to lose graciously. She had many more life lessons and values she shared with all of us. Mom had a wonderful sense of humor and made many witty comments that would bring a smile to anyone’s face. When mom really laughed, her face would reflect so much happiness and her eyes had a magical twinkle. She is greatly missed by all of her family and friends, and is forever in our thoughts and hearts. The Funeral Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on June 24, 2008 with Fr. Raju Madanu of St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church officiating. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7 or to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB, R7A 7M6.
ADDISON: Mrs. Beatrice Alice Addison (née Hanson) of Alexander, Manitoba, beloved wife of the late Roy Addison, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 23, 2008. Beatrice was born on March 15, 1919 in Minnesota, USA. She moved to Canada as a young child and farmed with her parents in rural Manitoba. Bea was a lady of many talents. She worked as a waitress, factory worker, housekeeper/nanny, nurses aide, secretary and bookkeeper – but best of all – she was a Mom. Beatrice loved crocheting, sewing, crosswords, playing cards, gardening, baking (especially bread) and anything that involved horses. She belonged to the Southminster Church ladies group and loved helping out the ladies and the church whenever she could. She was also involved with the Brandon Gymkhana and Rodeo Association. Beatrice is survived by her son John (Sandie), daughter Iolla (Tom Smithson), nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Roy, eldest daughter Mary, brother Arthur Linstead, father George and mother, Lillis. The Funeral Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Susan Le Sueur of Southminster Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Alexander Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Sean Addison and Cody McLauchlin (grandsons), Scott McLauchlin (son-in-law), David and Casey Linstead (great-nephews), and Rick Collingwood (family friend). Donations in of memory Beatrice may be made to a charity of choice.
BROWN: Ronald Stephen Brown passed away peacefully at his residence, Fairview Home, on Saturday, October, 21, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Ron was born in Edmonton on September 15, 1916 and received his schooling there. He joined the RCMP in 1938 at the age of 22 and throughout his career he saw 35 postings in 14 locations throughout Manitoba and Ontario including Beausejour, Whitemouth, Winnipeg, Treherne, Ottawa, Selkirk, Kenora, Thunder Bay and Portage la Prairie. It was during one of these postings in Winnipeg Beach that he met Angie Russin and they were married December 4, 1947. Ron was a wonderful husband to Angie and father to his four children, Patricia, Reid, David and Stu. Together the family traveled down many roads and now share many wonderful memories of their times with Ron. One of Ron’s favorite postings was to Kenora, Ontario on beautiful Lake of the Woods. Ron purchased a cottage lot on the Lake in 1961 and over the next 40 years lovingly pounded every nail himself producing a wonderful summer home which his family still enjoys today. Ron loved the lake and continued to spend time there well into his 80’s. Ron was a very dignified Mountie and wore the colors proudly. He retired from the RCMP with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1967 with 30 years service. His final posting was in Portage and from here he moved to Brandon gaining employment with the Manitoba Department of Finance where he worked for 15 years, retiring in 1982. After his retirement Ron was very active with numerous groups including The Manitoba Toastmasters, Masonic Lodge, Canadian Legion and numerous charitable organizations. He was a lifetime member of the RCMP Veterans Association where he embellished his role as Historian keeping meticulous records of current and past RCMP issues. He wrote and published many stories pertaining to the RCMP and all who knew him will no doubt have heard one of his numerous tales that he loved to tell again and again. Ron was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2004 for his many accomplishments and was an extremely proud and deserving recipient. Ron was a gentle man and loved all animals. He had a special fondness for dogs and horses and after his retirement he enjoyed many years following the Manitoba Harness Racing Association. He was also an avid and enthusiastic curler and was still curling at the age of 85 years. Ron moved into his most recent home at Fairview in August 2004. He was a people person and made many new friends and enjoyed many good times and visits with family during his stay. An unfortunate fall and subsequent hip fracture this past July slowed him somewhat but he modified his routine and remained the dignified and gracious friend and father we all knew. A final highlight for Ron occurred this past September when family gathered to celebrate his 90th Birthday. It was a very happy day for Ron and he enjoyed the festivities with many smiles. Ron was a very loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great- grandfather. He set an example of honesty, gentleness, commitment, responsibility and gratefulness that touched all who knew him. He was not only a peacekeeper in his life but also a peace maker. He was very easy going and we always knew his response to anything we asked would be "not bad". Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Angie of Brandon, daughter Patricia (Peter) and son David (Karen) of Winnipeg, and son Stu (Donna) of Brandon. He is also survived by granddaughters Tracey Falconer (Jordan, Carson & Courtlyn) and April Stevenson (Mike), all of Winnipeg, and by his sister Margaret Rolstone of Victoria, BC. Ron was predeceased by his son Reid in 1953 and by his brothers Les in 2000 and Percy in 2001. A funeral service celebrating Ron’s life was held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at St. George’s Anglican Church. Following cremation interment occurred at the Wakefield Cemetery
near Petersfield, MB where Ron was laid to rest with his son Reid. If friends so desire, a donation in Ron’s memory may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th St. East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7M6.
BEEVER: Kenneth (Ken) Beever, beloved husband of Joyce (Dawson), loving father of Kathy of Calgary, and Karen of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully at Fairview Personal Care Home on October 7, 2006 at the age of 83 years. Ken was born in Lincoln, England on August 30, 1923 to Richard and Maude Beever. He moved with his parents to Canada in 1924. They farmed at Elva, Rivers, and Beresford, Manitoba and settled in the South Brandon district in 1945. Ken attended Elva, Rivers and Maine Schools and achieved his grade 10 by correspondence. He was an avid reader and excelled in mathematics and geography. One of Ken’s favorite activities was dancing, and The Palladium was a popular place to be in Brandon. This is where he met Joyce Dawson. They were married in St. Paul’s United Church on October 30, 1954. Ken and Joyce had two daughters, Kathy (Calgary) and Karen (Winnipeg). Ken served as a trustee on the local South Brandon School Board before schools amalgamated. From 1972 to 1986, he was a trustee with the Brandon School Board, Division #40. Being a member of the School Board provided Ken with many years of enjoyment, lasting friendships and privileged opportunities. One of Ken’s proudest moments was meeting Princess Anne. Ken was a hardworking man. Despite the constant demands of operating a mixed farm, he would (as much as possible) reserve Sunday as a family day. The family enjoyed drives in the country, swimming and picnics at Souris and Oak Lake, and visiting with friends and neighbours. Ken appreciated the splendor of God’s creatures and would gather the family to take them to his latest discovery. Raccoons in a tree, a mother kill-deer and her young, a porcupine, or fox on the old railway tracks, Ken enjoyed showing his family the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting it. Ken would often "spill" a few oats outside the granaries to help the wild animals get through the winter. Farming and agriculture where very important to Ken. Ill health meant a big change and he and Joyce retired to Brandon in 1987. Ken would make walks to the mall, sometimes two or three times a day. While he liked the fresh air and exercise, he especially enjoyed meeting friends for coffee and chatting with the greeters and clerks in the mall. Other interests were curling, bowling and baseball, his favorite team being the Blue Jays. Ken was well known for his keen sense of humour and quick wit. He was a gentleman, a generous person and a man of good values. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Maude Beever and sister, Pauline Mellis. Left to mourn are his wife Joyce and daughters Kathy and Karen Beever. A Celebration of Ken’s Life was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, October 12, 2006 with Lisa Hammond, Funeral Celebrant, officiating. Placement of the urn followed at the Brandon Cemetery
Columbarium. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Canadian Diabetes. Association, 727B-10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4G7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7.
BARTLETT: Mark W. Bartlett of Brandon, passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Thursday, September 7th, 2006. Mark was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on April 16th, 1949. The family moved to Brandon when Mark was a young boy. He enjoyed horses and many outdoor activities during his school years. Mark moved to Regina where he enrolled in Barber School, then worked as a Men’s Hair Stylist. It was in Regina where he met Rita and they married on June 21st, 1969. They moved to Calgary in 1972 where weekends were spent camping, fishing and exploring in the mountains. In 1974, Mark and Rita moved to the Wawanesa area, where Mark built their home at Noble Lake, and enjoyed many gatherings of friends and family for outdoor activities. Summers were spent at Clear Lake where Mark took great pleasure in windsurfing, cycling and spending time with his family, when not on the road working as a long-haul truck driver. He was very proud of his precious grandchildren Dylan, Parker and Madelyn, who will miss the visits that Mark so looked forward to. Mark was predeceased by his grandparents; his father Alvin; mother Gladys, and brother Gary. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Rita; daughter Regan (Chris) MacCumber, Brandon; daughter Candace (Robert) Mackay, Souris; sister Mary Anne Bartlett, Taber, AB; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joe and Ida Fazakas, Regina, SK; his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles cousins, niece, nephews and friends. The ceremony to celebrate Mark’s life was held on Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, officiated by Funeral Celebrant, Mrs. Lisa Hammond. Interment followed in the Brandon Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mark’s memory to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 2M2.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Ella Ruth Bruun (née Højgaard)
January 16, 1933 to August 23, 2006
With deep sadness, the family of Ella Ruth Højgaard Bruun announce her passing after a long illness. Her husband and children were gathered to say a last goodbye. She is loved and will be missed by Jens, husband of 55 years, son Anders (Lorraine Roch), daughter Ingse (Salim), daughter Birthe, daughter Kari (Tony Shuler) and son Albert (Terry Pearce); grandchildren Farha, Kasim, Carolyn and Madison. Ella also leaves step-grandchildren Francois and Margot Roch-Gagne and Jordan, Geoffrey and Jarred Pearce as well as great - granddaughter, Sabine Ullyot. She also leaves special friend, Judy Harvey. Ella is survived by many nieces and nephews in Denmark and by Jens’ brothers, sisters, cousins and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews in Denmark. Her youngest son, Albert, was a steadfast support to his mother over the past many years. Ella was predeceased by her parents Christian Højgaard and Johanne Lund and five older siblings. Ella was born in Denmark on the Højgaard family estate of Mallinggaard. Ella met Jens and they were married September 12, 1951. They immigrated to Canada in 1958 settling in Manitoba to raise their family. They retired to Brandon in 1982. Ella was the heart of the family, devoting much time and energy to caring for them. She was helpmate to Jens throughout their life together. She took pride in her children and grandchildren and their achievements. She loved animals, and pets in the family were included in her circle of care. Ella was modest and unassuming but with many talents, abilities and interests. She possessed a quick intellect and interesting mind that remained alert until the end. The family’s Danish heritage was honored through the traditions Ella kept. She always kept abreast of the news in her extended families’ and friends’ lives. Over the years, Ella derived much pleasure from gardening and the natural world. Her pastries are fondly remembered by many. Her sense of humor is legendary. She will be missed. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Brandon Regional Health Centre, ICU for their care and help in Ella’s last days. Funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Saturday (today), August 26, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Lisa Hammond officiating. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery.
BROWN: Quietly, in the early hours of August 12, 2006, Ethel Brown (née Menzies) of Brandon passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Ethel was born, the only daughter, to John and Florence Menzies, September 8, 1912 at Oakburn, Manitoba. She attended school in Oakburn and enjoyed sports and music. Ethel married Morley Brown in 1935 and they farmed in the Vista area until 1984. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in their new home in Brandon. Ethel was an active member of the church, a volunteer in U.C.W. and a proud supporter and volunteer with Seniors for Seniors. She will be remembered for her positive outlook, gentle humour and unstinting devotion to her family, friends and neighbours. Surviving Ethel are her sons, Robert and Warren (Michelle); daughter, Florence (Hector); grandchildren, Warren, Lisa, Jennifer (Paul); brother, Bill; sisters-in-law, Margaret, Alice, Anne, Gene, Olive and special family, the Webbs. Her husband, Morley, four brothers, six sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and sister, Margaret predeceased Ethel. Funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 with Rev. Paul Sakasov officiating. Ethel was laid to rest in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were: Charlie Webb, Perry Brown, Fred Miller, Bob Richen, Mavis Menzies and Brian Brown. Honorary pallbearers were: Orland Potter, Haven Brugger, Dick Baker and John Webb. In lieu of flowers, donations, in memory of Ethel, may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 361 Russell Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5H6.
BROWN: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, John Brown. Dad passed away on June 8, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by his family. Dad was born March 11, 1922 in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. At the age of seventeen, Dad joined the Army, serving with the Seventeenth Field Regiment – Gunner J.R. Brown H102730. He met Rose in Scotland and after the war she joined him in Canada where they were married on March 6, 1948. Dad worked for the C.P.R. in MacGregor, Killarney and Brandon. He retired from VIA Rail in 1981. Dad was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed curling, bowling, golf, travelling and camping up until failing health prevented him from doing so. Dad was a very strong, courageous man and rarely complained about his health. He endured a lot. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely and was always there to help if needed. He is survived by his Wife of 58 years, Rose Brown; Daughters, Linda Riddell and Heather Hawkins (Ron); Son David Brown (Donna); Grandchildren, Lisa Stewart (Ray), Scott Riddell (Summer), Ryan Riddell (Tera), Brett Riddell, (Nicole), Tim Hawkins (Angela), Robert Hawkins (Tamara), Josh Hawkins (Regan), Terry Brown; Great-Grandchildren Devon and Shayla Stewart, Brayden Hawkins, Ashley McGregor and Jade Brown. Also surviving are Sisters, Florence, Jean (Sam), Shirley, Lillian; Brother Neil; Sister-in-law, Evelyn; Brothers-in-law, Cam, Maurice, Arnold, Maurice and numerous Nephews and Nieces. Dad was predeceased by parents John and Lillian Brown; Brother Robert; Sisters, Dorothy, Mary, Betty, Joyce and Marlene; Grand-daughter Patricia Brown; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law. Dad thought the world of his wonderful nurses in Dialysis and Dr. Riche. A graveside service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery, Veterans’ Section on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Michael Skliros officiating. A funeral reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 560-13th Street East. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 203-42 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B2.
We will miss you terribly Dad but know you are finally at peace"
"Till we meet again"
"Practice up Dad"
