HARRY GUNNAR ENQUIST

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HARRY GUNNAR ENQUIST It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Harry Gunnar Enquist, on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Concordia Place Care Home, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Harry leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Mary, and lovingly remembered by daughter Sally and husband Pieter Oerlemans of Kamloops, BC and daughter Evelyn and husband Beat Tenger of Ladner, BC. He is also survived by sister Henny Hagborg; brothers, Ernest (Anna) Enquist and Clifford (Evelyn) Enquist; numerous nieces and nephews and granddaughters, Erica and Mieke Oerlemans. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Albin and Hilma Enquist; brothers, Enar Enquist, Eric Enquist and sisters, Ida Crozier and Astrid Gustafson. Harry was born January 25, 1923 in Lundar (Chatfield, MB) to Swedish farmers, Albin and Hilma Enquist. As a young man he went to Red Lake, ON in 1941. There he met his loving wife Mary and were united in marriage April 18, 1946. Harry completed his education by correspondence and became a welder and certified machinist. He began his career at Campbell-Red Lake Gold Mines and worked there until 1967. In Canada's Centennial year he moved his family to Winnipeg (Transcona) and continued his craft at the CN Shops until his retirement in 1988. In Harry's early years, he spent time hunting and fishing in his spare time. He was always a hard, dedicated worker, having built his own two storey home in 1954. While working at the gold mine, he also worked at his brother-in-law, John Gustafson's sawmill, building him a large floating barge to transport lumber equipment. Over the years, Harry rebuilt many motors and garden equipment. Later his passion became his vegetable garden, particularly tomatoes. Harry was a Mason with the Masonic Lodge for many years and also curling was his winter passion, with several trophies to attest his skill. The family would like to thank all the caring staff at Concordia Place, his home of the last few years. In respect of Harry's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service in celebration of Harry's life will be held at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2 with Rev. Carol Fletcher officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined, but rather a donation to the Alzheimers Society in memory of Harry Enquist would be appreciated. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2006