EDWARD (TED) GEORGE VARNDELL

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EDWARD (TED) GEORGE VARNDELL It is with deep sorrow the family of Edward (Ted) George Varndell announces his sudden passing on November 20, 2006 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg. Ted is survived by his loving wife Sheila; son Jim (Gayle); daughter Maureen (Sean) and grandchildren, Erin, Nicole, Jessica, Matthew and Meagan. He was predeceased by his daughter Jo Ann. Ted was born on July 16, 1924 in Gleichen, AB. He joined the R.C.A.F. in 1942, and after completing pilot training was transferred to instructional duties for the duration of the war. He joined the R.C.M.P. in Calgary, AB on January 9, 1951 and headed for N Division. Following training he was transferred to E Division and stationed at Vancouver and North Vancouver. In 1952 he was transferred to Air Division and was a pilot in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1964 he was transferred to Land services in Ottawa and went on to Manitoba where he remained until his retirement, living in Selkirk for the last 30 years. After retirement, he pursued his passion for history working at Lower Fort Garry National Park as an interpreter where he remained until 1989. Ted was a loving father and grandfather. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved to include all in his hobbies of gardening and woodworking. He was also a proud member of the R.C.M.P. Veterans Association and the Knox Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board of Managers and was also an Elder of the church. The family wishes to thank the staff of Donwood Personal Care Home for their kindness and care during his last few months. He will be deeply missed by all. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24, 2006 at the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB with Rev Ken Innes officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2006