SVEND SPANGEN

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SVEND SPANGEN October 8, 1913 - December 7, 2002 Early Saturday morning on December 7, 2002, Svend died peacefully in the Grace General Hospital, with his family by his side. Svend is survived by his wife Karen of 66 years of marriage, daughters, Kirsten, Lotte (husband Palle) and Ulla; grandchildren, Susanne, Alan, Daniel, Lisa, Christie and Kent; great-grandchildren, Hillary, Natasha, Skyler, Kyle, Ryan and Cooper; and his sister Edith in Denmark. He was predeceased by his daughter Hanne. In accordance with Svends wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private family service has taken place. Our family would like to thank Dr. W. Van Horne, Kathy, paramedics and the Grace Hospital staff for their excellent care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Svends memory may be made to the Grace Hospital Building Fund, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. The following poem was written in 1994 by his granddaughter Christie. Death Understanding the Trip No goodbye was spoken, there was none needed There was an understood farewell But grasping the truth at first was like reaching for the stars A task that drained emotion Not knowing what would come next - or what would not The pain was overbearing, a suffocating emotional bag The end had come and hope had dissolved Like the sugar in a cup of burning tea I didnt know what to feel Anguish or anger - sorrow or surprise Confusion began to smother me, like sand on a fire But now the light of understanding is bright The stars are closer It is no more of a reach but right at my side I reach for reality and truth without a strain I comprehend With soul, mind and body I am at peace I see it was time Fate took hold But I will stay brave and forge ahead Death came for a visit and took a companion But I understand - Christie S. Petersen WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2002