EDWARD GEORGE KING

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EDWARD GEORGE KING July 10, 1915 - January 4, 2006 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, George King. Left to cherish his memories is his son Kenny King, grandchild Melody (Bill) Spence; son Sydney (Patsy) King, grandchildren, Jeffrey (Colleen) and Jennifer King; stepson Lloyd (Dian) Robson, grandchildren, Wayne (Monica), Duane (Akane), Lisa (Brad) Geary and Nicole Robson; stepson Raymond (Anne) Robson, grandchildren, Trisha (Robin) McLellan, Tammy (Don) Fisher and their mother Linda; stepson Gordon (Rose) Robson; and 12 great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years Violet in 2005, his parents, Lillian and Alfred, sons, Ted and Brian, daughter Shelly Anne, daughter in infancy, daughter-in-law Wendy King and two sisters, May and Margaret. Dad joined the military on May 6, 1941 and served both in Canada and overseas until his discharge on August 22, 1945. He obtained the rank of private in the P.P.C.L.I. After his discharge he became employed with C.N.R. in 1945 until his retirement in 1977, with whom he spent 33 years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Viewing one hour prior to the service at the hall. Interment to follow in the Eriksdale Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors of the Eriksdale Personal Care Home who took such great care of Dad for the past five years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital Guild, in care of Irene Sigurdson, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0, or to the Alzheimer's Society, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern - Lundar (204-768-2072)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2006