ARTHUR LABUN

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ARTHUR LABUN Peacefully, with close family by his side, Arthur Labun went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at the Concordia Hospital. He will be missed by his loving and faithful wife of 40 years, Margaret (nee Klassen) and children, Elizabeth (Lawrence), Daniel and Naomi as well as family and friends. Arthur was born near Winkler, MB on August 15, 1934. He was the second of five children born to George and Nettie Labun. Arthur was a hard worker who enjoyed helping out on the family farm. He accepted Christ at the age of 11 and was baptized into the Mennonite Brethren church in 1951. Arthur and Margaret were married on April 19, 1965 in Vancouver, BC. The young couple moved to Winkler the following year to work on the family farm. Soon after they moved to Winnipeg where Art spent the rest of his days as a carpenter. Arthur enjoyed singing and had many opportunities to lend his beautiful tenor voice to many small singing groups including the family quartet and church groups at McIvor Mennonite Brethren Church. Family highlights included yearly trips to British Columbia to visit family and relatives. In the last years of his life Arthur suffered from Alzheimers, but was lovingly and faithfully cared for by his wife Margaret. A celebration of his life will take place on Friday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. at McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, 200 McIvor Ave. with viewing at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services, 1310 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 3Z6 or Alzheimer Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2005