DAVID ELMER TRAVERSE SR.

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DAVID ELMER TRAVERSE SR. February 24, 1938 - May 17, 2007 It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of David Elmer Traverse Sr. on Thursday, May 17, 2007. Elmer has completed his journey here earth and will live forever in God's eternal heavenly kingdom. Elmer was born in Lake St. Martin First Nation on February 24, 1938 to parents, David and Flora Traverse. Elmer was eldest of 12 children. Elmer leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Sylvia; daughters, Francine (Ronald) Marion, Esther (Harold) Hourie, Della (Allen) Anderson, Lucille (Gary) Sanderson, Vivian (Kurvis) Anderson, Karen and Lillian; sons, David Jr., and Timothy (Maxine). Grandchildren, Allen (Tina), Ryan, Kaylee, Kelsey, Shaunice, Vince, Sherilyn, Miranda, Shannon, Tony, Tiffany, Amy, Brittany and Harold Jr. Six great-grandchildren including his special great-grandchild, Tyson Shorting. Surviving family members, mother Flora Traverse; sisters, Rosemary (Robert) Forbes, Dorothy (Walter) Anderson, Linda (Clements) Prince, Lillian (Peter) Ross; brothers, Gordon (Betty) Traverse, Norman (Winnie) Traverse, John Traverse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, aunties and uncles and also numerous relatives in Jackhead First Nation, and nearby communities of Little Saskatchewan, Dauphin River and Pinaymootang. Elmer was predeceased by grandson Kevin (Pin) Anderson on August 6, 2005, grandchild Baby Anderson in June 2004, sister Emma Bear in May 2003, brother Glen Traverse in April 2001, brother George Traverse in March 1999, grandchild David Sanderson in October 1995, father David Traverse Sr. in May 1994 and sister Yvonne Traverse in March 1989. Elmer had many friends, his close friends include Lawrence Traverse, Peter Beardy, Frank Beardy, Clifford Sinclair, Ernest Ryle, Ken Walker, and Dave Rundle. Wake Service will he held on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Faith Chapel in Lake St. Martin First Nation from 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert McLean officiating. Funeral service to be held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Chapel with Rev. Robert McLean. Interment to follow at the Lake St. Martin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Anderson Sr., Clifford J. Anderson, Kurvis Anderson, Gary Sanderson, Norman Traverse Jr., and John Ross. Cross-bearers will be his sons, David Jr. Traverse and Timothy Traverse. Honourary pallbearers will be all who knew him. We would like to thank all the visitors that came and saw our Dad. We would also like to thank those that made phone calls to our Dad to encourage him through prayer. We will always be grateful for the prayers that were said for him during his battle with the illness. We would like to thank the Riverview Health Centre staff and doctors in Unit 3-E for the special care they provided to our Dad during his stay. Very special thanks to Dad's sisters and brothers, relatives and friends for showing their care and compassion. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern, Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 19, 2007