LLOYD KEITH RHEUBOTTOM

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LLOYD KEITH RHEUBOTTOM May 12, 1933 - November 25, 2007 We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Lloyd, on November 25, 2007. He is survived by his wife Ruth; sons, Robert, Terry (Brenda), Glen (Cyndi), Bruce and his grandchildren, Theresa, Elizabeth, Carina and Amy; brother Bud (June) and sister Doris and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father and mother Isabella and Albert; brother Alex; sisters-in-law, Mary, Jean, Agnes, Betty and brothers-in-law Frank, and Al. Lloyd was born on May 12, 1933 in Winnipeg to Isabella and Albert Rheubottom. He enlisted in the Patricia Pats at age 17 and married Ruth Ritchie on June 30, 1952 before going overseas into active combat in Korea. After being honourably discharged in March, 1954, he returned home to Winnipeg and settled in Weston where he and Ruth raised their family. Lloyd worked as a pipefitter at the CPR Weston Shops for 17 years, and then transferred in 1966 to the CNR where he was eventually setup as foreman until he took early retirement in 1993 to care for Ruth when she developed lung cancer. Lloyd was always outgoing and enjoyed chatting with friends, relatives and neighbours. Because of his handyman skills the phone rang often with requests for help. On any given day, you could see him painting, shingling a roof, cleaning an eavestrough, building a fence, or any number of other yard-work projects either at home or at the cabin in Laclu which he built from the ground up with the help of his family. Lloyd loved sports. On any given night, he could be found glued to the tube watching the Bombers, the Vikings, the Blue Jays or the Jets. If hockey, football, or baseball season seasons were over, almost any sport would do. Even in his final days at Riverview, though blind, he had asked to have a radio brought in so he could listen to the Bombers play in the Grey Cup on Sunday. Lloyd was also interested in reading, photography, fishing, and gardening. He took great pains in caring for his tomatoes and his flowerbed during the spring and summer. One of his greatest joys was his grand-children, Theresa, Elizabeth, Carina and Amy. He loved to kibitz and tease them constantly. Even in the hospital while in great pain, Grandpa would manage to smile and make jokes. The family would like to express their thanks to Jane Van Dam and the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their compassion and care. Funeral services will be held at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba at 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street - 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2007