BERNIE HOLTON

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BERNIE HOLTON January 21, 1924 - July 20, 2008 Bernie passed away peacefully at the Deer Lodge Centre on Sunday. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Myrtle. Mom and Dad were married for 64 years. Dad was predeceased recently by his oldest son Pat (Carol) and will be sadly missed by his daughter Jan (Ken) and his son Larry (Linda). Also left to mourn his passing is his niece Lori (Don) and nephew Ross (Kathy). Mom and Dad were so proud to be grand-parents to 10 and great-grandparents to 8. Dad served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. A short time after he completed his electrical apprenticeship and began a successful 35 year career at Swift Canadian where he made many lifelong friends. Dad loved all sports. He was a Bomber season ticket holder for 40 years and no one dared to call him on a Saturday night if the Habs were playing. He volunteered many years at Norberry Community Club in their hockey program. Over the years he also was active in hockey with the St. Boniface Saints, the University of Manitoba Bisons and the St. Boniface Mohawks. The cabin at Gull Lake was always a busy place on weekends with Mom and Dad offering wonderful hospitality to not only their friends but also to the many special friends of their children. Once Dad was fully retired his passion became golf which he really missed later on not being able to play. He loved his friends so much and we would in particular like to thank the Breakfast Gang which helped make him laugh and stay young at heart. Our family also says thank you to all the wonderful people who cared for Dad on Tower 7 at Deer Lodge. Our family will always be grateful. Let's pray there is a better place... We love you...We will miss you. Should you wish to bid a final farewell, a graveside service will take place Friday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Vital Cemetery on River Road.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 23, 2008