JAMES WILLIAM RIDING

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JAMES WILLIAM RIDING Peacefully, in his sleep on October 22, 2007, with his family by his side, Dad ended his courageous battle with Alzheimers. Leaving his children, Dianne and Gary, Greg and Viviane, Rhonda and Gordon, Gary, and their mother Donna. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle, Larissa, Rebecca, Wyatt and Cole; Dad's sisters, Lil, Maryann (Glenn); and brothers, John (Albina), George (Emily). Dad was predeceased by his parents, Bert and Alice; sister May; and brother Bob. Dad was born in Eriksdale on January 6, 1930 and farmed most of his life in Lake Francis. Dad was actively involved in the community, a founding member of the Board of Oak Park Lodge, and enjoyed racing with the IPCCC for several years. A private family celebration of Dad' s life will be held at Lake Francis Hall on Tuesday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. We would like to thank the third floor staff at Oakview Personal Care Home for their care and comfort. Flowers are gratefully declined; tributes, if desired, may be made to the Lake Francis Community Centre New Building Fund, in care of Lake Francis, MB R0C 1T0, in Dad's memory. Dear Dad and Grandpa - In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, You suffered in silence, you fought so hard to stay, you faced your task with courage, your spirit did not bend, but you still kept on fighting, until the very end. God saw you getting tired, so He put His arms around you and whispered, Jim, Come Home with Me. Your suffering has ended - Rest Well, until we meet again. We love you Dad. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 2007