FRED BALAN

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FRED BALAN Peacefully at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, Fred Balan, formerly of Dallas, MB, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday, October 13, 2005. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Mary Balan; sisters, Olga Mankewich, Anne Sliwa, Helen Hamrlik and brother Mike. He is survived by his sister Stella Lysyk and many nieces, nephews and their families. Fred was born and raised in Dallas where he farmed as a young man with his father and brother. He worked in the bush in the winters cutting logs as well as having a trap line. In later years Fred worked in construction and with the CNR's Extra gangs across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Fred liked the outdoors and spent many hours hunting and tending his trap line. He loved working around the yard, cutting the grass and looking after the trees and flowers. He enjoyed playing cards and games of chance. He treasured the times when his nieces and nephews and their families came to visit. He took the kids for rides on his ATC in the summer and his snow machine in the winter. He always built a campfire for everyone to sit around and enjoy. When Fred moved to Teulon with his sister Olga he enjoyed being closer to family. He spent many hours walking around town and going for rides with his new friends at Fairview Place. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors and all the staff at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their excellent care and compassion to Fred. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arborg (Mackenzie) Funeral Chapel, Arborg. Arborg (Mackenize) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2005