STANLEY KOZLOWSKI

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STANLEY KOZLOWSKI Stanley passed away on December 1, 2006 at the Betel Home in Gimli, MB. at the age of 91 years. A man of deep and quiet faith went to his eternal reward, he left this world to join his beloved wife Annie who predeceased him in April of 2005. He was also predeceased by his parents John and Mary; his brothers, Walter and Alex and his son Johnny. Stanley is survived by his step-sister, Rose Schnerch; step-brother Charlie Hurak; sons, Douglas (Bev), James (Joan) and daughter Marilyn Boychuk (Mike); grandchildren, Cameron (Sharon), Dwayne (Rhonda), Craig (Carmelina), Sandra, Roberta (Tony), Kenny (Bobby-Jo), Kyle, Sheila (Carl) and Gregory; great-grandchildren, Emily, Quinn, Troy, Colton, Chase, Ashley, Kayla, Daniel, Nathan, Abayomi, Sarah and Megan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley was born on February 11, 1915 at Mountain Road, Manitoba. He came to camp Morton in the Berlo area at an early age. He married Annie Nasurick in June, 1939. He worked on a fox and mink ranch that was located at the Ukrainian Park and campground. In 1948, he moved to Gimli to work with his brother Alex in the building trade. One of their most cherished projects is the building of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Gimli in 1961. Stanley was the first building inspector for the Gimli area from 1968 - 1975 and ended his career in carpentry at Steffensen Woodworking in 1977. He enjoyed singing and was a member of St. Michael's and New Horizion's choirs. In his retirement years, he became a handyman to many friends and neighbors as well as having time to ride his bike and fish on the dock. Thank you to the staff at the Gimli Betel Home and to Dr. R.C. Patel who cared for dad over the last seven years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Gimli at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 with Fr. Wayne Morrisey officiating. A viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. and interment will follow in the Dnister cemetery. Father Who worked so hard and saved so long For what we have today; And anytime would sacrifice, His chance to rest or play. Who always saw his children have, The things he did without; And gave so much, unselfishly For that's what love's about. Who sought no honours, no rewards, For all that he had done; Except to raise a family, The very finest one. Though we cannot evaluate Our dad, his love, his worth. To us he'll always be Just Dad: The greatest guy on earth. Rest in Peace, Dear Dad. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 04, 2006