CONRAD CUTHBERT STEVENSON

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CONRAD CUTHBERT STEVENSON It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Conrad Cuthbert Stevenson at St. Boniface Hospital on Thursday, April 13, 2006. After a long battle with cancer, Bert passed on in the loving arms and comfort of his family at the age of 77. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Frona, daughter Dallas Carey (Chris) and son David Stevenson (Amanda), grandchildren; Dana and Sean Carey, Devin, Alexa and Dyllan Stevenson; sisters, Lorraine and Diane (Rene). He was predeceased by his father Henry, his mother Blanche and brother Rod. Bert was born on September 18, 1928 in Kenora, ON, where he spent his childhood. He then moved to Winnipeg, where he enlisted in the army. In January of 1951 he went overseas, where he served in the Korean War with the PPCLI. He was granted an honourable discharge in December of 1953 after 412 days of bravely serving his country. He returned to Winnipeg and worked at Codvilles, where he met his future wife Frona and wed her in December of 1955. In 1958 they started their family. Bert secured employment with the City of Winnipeg Transit in 1956, where he spent the majority of his working life. He retired there in 1986. He will be remembered as the most courageous, inspiring, loveable and generous person to all who had the opportunity of knowing him. People were drawn to him because of his kind and gentle heart and his loving personality. He was the type of man of whom you wanted to make proud. He had an unmistakable wittiness about him and was always the first to crack a joke just to receive a smile. He had an extremely diverse amount of knowledge. His braveness surpasses any imaginable barrier and even throughout his illness he maintained a constant positive attitude. Our Bert, Dad and Grandpa, you will be tremendously missed but always with us in heart, mind and soul. The darkened shadows will lighten, The heavy hearts will release, You will never be forgotten, For you will rest in peace. A wise person once told me, Have faith as a grain of mustard seed , Follow your heart and dreams, And nothing else you will need. Even still I feel protected, With a warm and guided hand, We will forever be connected, My guardian angel takes the stand. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2006