GORDON EDWARD SINGBEIL

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GORDON EDWARD SINGBEIL In loving memory of Gordon Edward Singbeil, aged 73 of Dryden, who passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Mr. Singbeil was born in Winnipeg on July 17, 1928. Spending his early years in Manitoba he attended school in both Winnipeg and Beausejour. Upon moving to Dryden he was employed at the Dryden Paper Mill until 1949. At this time he moved to Trail, BC where he was employed at Cominco Smelter Industries until 1962. Returning to Dryden in 1962 he was involved in the logging industry as well as working at the Dryden Paper Mill, finishing room until 1978. Subsequently, Gordon worked at Electolux until his retirement. He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose for many years. His other interests were curling, bowling, fishing and playing cards. Gordon Singbeil is survived by his close personal friend Olga Woitowicz, his son Wayne (Byllie) Singbeil of Hinton, AB, his daughters, Wendy (George) Delanghe of Long Beach, CA, Donna (Brent) Johnson of Dryden, Joan (Gary) Munro of Victoria, BC, and Trissy Singbeil of Prince George, BC; brothers, Ralph (Lorraine) Singbeil of Winnipeg, and Buddy Singbeil of BC, sisters, Jean Duncan of Winnipeg, Violet Browning of Delta, BC, Frances Fingerson of British Columbia, and Joyce Epps of Calgary; stepmother Alvina, 11 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Douglas, father Edward Singbeil, sister Alice Bowes and birthmother Emily Singbeil in 1932. At Gordons request there will be no visitation. Funeral services for the late Gordon Singbeil will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Church with Rev. Mary Mennell officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes at a later date in Fruitville, BC. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Perry and Yvette Bonthoux through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2002