ROBERT (DENNIS) NEELIN

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ROBERT (DENNIS) NEELIN 1942 - 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Neelin of Carlyle, SK, March 29, 2011, with family and friends by his side. Dennis was born October 5, 1942, an only son to Robert John and Mildred (Johnson) Neelin. He is predeceased by his father Jack, mother Mildred and oldest son Darrell. He leaves to mourn a son Scott; cousins, Norm (Judy) Riddell, their children, Derek (Lydia) Riddell, Jonathan, Jessica, Jordan; Jody (Jeff) Sterzuk, Taylor and Lauryn; Jared (Tammie) Riddell, Madison, Adrien, Jaiden and Nolan; and Pat (Richard) McGillivray and family. Also left to mourn his passing are the children of friends whom he adopted as nieces and nephews, all who have special stories and memories of their uncle Dennis; also, the many friends that spanned his lifetime in Winnipeg and Carlyle - many who knew him as Leroy Montana . Dennis loved cars especially the ones he built and raced on the drag strips throughout western Canada and parts of the United States, his favourite being his 1940 Willys 4 door sedan. As a young man, Dennis was employed by Ford Motor Co. of Canada (Winnipeg), serving the mid west region as their dealer service and sales representative. In later years, he managed several different Ford and GM dealerships in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Dennis loved spending time with relatives and friends, and shared his unconditional love and special brand of wit and wisdom with each and every one. Funeral services will be held at the Carlyle United Church on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Family interment at a later date. There will be a celebration of Dennis Neelin's life at the Headingley Recreation Centre, Jim's Vintage Garage at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10. All friends and enthusiasts are welcome. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Dennis may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society. A million tomorrows shall all pass away, before we forget all the joy that you shared each day. Arrangements in care of Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle) www.orsted-carlylefuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2011