RONALD VICTOR LIONEL VICKNER

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RONALD VICTOR LIONEL VICKNER April 15, 1936 - October 14, 2005 Peacefully, at the Concordia Hospital, surrounded with deep love, Ron passed away at 12:45 a.m. Remaining to cherish his memory is his wife Adele; son Dale of Kingston, ON; daughter Sharon Vickner of Olds, AB; dear grandson Matthew Vickner of Winnipeg; sisters, Carol Vauclair and Sharon Zoroneck (Mel); nephews, Keith and Darryl; niece Lori and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. Ron was the first born child of Victor and Clara Vickner. His first home being a log house at Old Pinawa, MB and later moving to Lac du Bonnet for most of his school years. During this time he delivered groceries and worked along with his dad on a trapline. He moved to Winnipeg in 1952 taking different jobs as a garage mechanic and driving ambulance. Ron then became a carpenter where again he worked along side with his dad; working on the Dewline, Jenpeg, Limestone and Ontario. He was last employed with the City of Winnipeg Waterworks as a carpenter where he spent many happy years, retiring in 1997. Ron loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and nature. He always managed to find a stray cat or dog that he would bring home; which they kept to a ripe old age. Ron found many good homes for cats and dogs. He was also very skilled at wood-working and he leaves behind many precious keepsakes. He was a very caring and giving guy with a great sense of humour and was blessed to have so many great friends and neighbours whom he cherished. Ron spent his last 38 years living in Transcona. In accordance with Ronnie's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private family interment will take place in Riverland, MB at a later date. Our family would like to extend a special thank you and much appreciation to the nurses and staff at I.C.U. and nurses and staff on 3-E at the Concordia Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness given to Ronnie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronnie's memory to Oak Hammock Marsh, Box 166, Gunton, MB R0C 1H0. AS WE LOVE HIM, SO WE MISS HIM WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2005