ELIJAH LORNE TULLY -

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ELIJAH LORNE TULLY 1929 - 2008 Lorne Tully passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on June 24, 2008 at the age of 79. Lorne was predeceased by his parents, brother Jack, sister Francis and son Tim. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Osono (Sally); son Terry and daughter-in-law Cathy; and siblings, Hazel, Joyce, Marion, Ruth and Kalman. Lorne was born on March 14, 1929 on the farm where he grew up and eventually owned and operated. During his farming days Lorne was a lifetime member of the Canadian Charlois Association and took great pride in his purebred Charlois beef herd. His herd steadily grew until his decision to retire from farming. Lorne also enjoyed making things grow. Whether it was the vegetables in his garden, the apples and saskatoons in his orchard or the flowers that were everywhere in his yard, Lorne loved to put his green thumb to work. He also enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labour with friends and family and was even known to hand a bag of apples to the train engineers when they were stopped at the railway crossing. A favourite pastime was the searching for and carving of diamond willow into canes. Some of his beautiful canes were often gifted to friends and family from near and far. For many years Lorne was an active Masonic member in the Assiniboine Lodge No. 7, as well as Electa Chapter No. 2. He thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship of his Lodge brothers and members of the Electa Chapter No. 2. Due to ill health in the last few years he could not fully participate with them to the extent that he wished. However, his thoughts and support were always with them. Lorne will be sorely missed by friends, family and anyone who came in contact with his warm and generous personality. It was his expressed wish that no service of any kind be held but that people remember him each in their own way. It is the wish of the family that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice. Lorne gave so generously to others, it is only fitting that this continues after his passing. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com. Dedicated to those we serve.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2008