AXEL MAGNUSSON

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AXEL MAGNUSSON Peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, after a long and rich life, our Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa passed away at Red River Place Personal Care Home with his family at his side. He is sadly missed by his daughter Ethel (Jim); son Chris (Barb); grandchildren, Jennifer (Cliff), Melissa (Kevin), Kyle, Andrea, and Ian; and great-grandchildren, Matthew and Katie. He is also missed by his brother Jens and special adopted daughter Joy (Gary); and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Betty; parents, Jon and Emrisjana; brothers, Mike and Chris; and sisters, Bentina, Eileen, and Theda. Axel was born on November 30, 1914 in Selkirk, MB. He was the youngest in his family. Axel's early working years were involved in commercial fishing on both Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. Both he and his brother Jens changed professions to work as painters and decorators at Daerwood Decorating. In the last ten of his working years, he was a painter at the Selkirk Mental Hospital. Axel served in the Second World War as a radio operator in a tank. He met his wife Betty during the war. She left her native Scotland to marry Axel on July 5, 1947. They settled in Selkirk where they raised their two children. Axel was an active volunteer in the community with the Association for Community Living of which he was a Life Member. He was also a 49-year member with the Royal Canadian Legion. In 1979 Axel suffered a stroke, which restricted his physical abilities, but he managed to adjust and still was able to look after his yard and house. In 1996 Axel suffered another stroke, which resulted in him moving into Red River Place in January 1997. Most important to Axel was his family, which he remained involved with to the very end. Viewing will be held on Saturday March 10 from 1:00 1:30 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street in Selkirk. Funeral service will also be held on Saturday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at 329 Clandeboye Ave., Selkirk, MB. with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. Interment to follow at the Lutheran Cemetery in Mapleton. Active pallbearers are Kyle Magnusson, Ian Mair, Arthur Chaszewski, Leslie Chaszewski, Shaun Semenowich, and Murray Sinclair. Honorary pallbearers are Jens Magnusson, Lloyd Saunders, Gary, McIvor, and Kevin Tiessen. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Lindenschmidt and especially the staff at Red River Place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Association for Community Living, 306A Jemima St., Selkirk, MB R1A 1X1. Donations could also be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St. Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. We know that you are now with your beloved Betty and have carried our love with you. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2007