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GARTH DOERKSEN It is with extreme sorrow that the family of Garth Doerksen announces his untimely passing at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2006 just two days before his 65th birthday. Left to cherish many memories is his loving wife of 42 years, Norma; his children, Brad (Lisa), Michael (Shawn), Marnie (Cory); and his precious grandchildren, Kyle, Zachary, Allie, Samantha, Owen, Shayne and Mykala. Garth is also survived by his mother Muriel; siblings, Dennis (Marlene), Diane, Blake, Joanne (Darren); mother-in-law Alice Wiebe, Norma's siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Garth was predeceased by his father Abram and father-in-law Jake Wiebe. Garth retired after 34 years of dedicated service as an Air Traffic Controller. Upon retirement, Dad took much pleasure in tending to his garden, picking berries, golfing and most recently his winters with mom and friends in Texas. Dad was very proud of the role he took with the M.N.R. Emergency Fire Fighting Crew and looked forward each year to volunteering on the docks at the Kenora Bass International. Dad will always be remembered for his willingness to help others. Garth was a proud and active member of the Keewatin Legion Branch No. 13. In previous years Garth was a member of the Kinsmen Club of Keewatin and the Keewatin Curling Club. Our family would like to thank the attending members of the Kenora Ambulance for their quick response and support, the 911 operator and the doctors and nursing staff at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, emergency department for their compassion and for giving Dad the dignity he deserved. According to Dad's wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Garth's life will take place Thursday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kenora Community Funeral Home, 821 St. Clair St., Keewatin. A luncheon will follow at the Keewatin Legion, Branch No. 13. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Garth's life may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2006
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Norma : We wish to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Garth. I worked with Garth in Regina ATC. in the late sixties . Always enjoyed his company as well as working, curling with him. He was a wonderful person and well like by everyone. Sincerely, Al and Clara Cook Regina SK - Posted by: Allan Cook (Co-Worker) on: Jul 19, 2006