GEORGE HARVEY MALLETT

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GEORGE HARVEY MALLETT After a lengthy illness, it is with sadness that the family of George Harvey Mallett announces his passing on March 6th, 2009 at the age of 57 years of Selkirk, MB. Predeceased by his father Samuel Whitley, mother Harriett Mallett (Stevenson) and grandson Wyatt Beardy. He will be remembered by his common-law wife Susan Oig; daughters, Karrie Beardy (Barry) and Shauneen Wuttunee; sons, Jules Robertson, Jessie Herd, Christopher Courchene, Cory Courchene, Jason Okemaw, Jordan Flammand, and stepson James; grandchildren, Eric, Diamond, Devon, Hannah, Taylor, Allysa, Christina, Symphony, Isaiah, Delanie, Brady, Blaize and Cory Jr. Will also be remembered by his brothers, Raymond Whitley (Leona), Elmer (Grace Ann) and Ernie Brown (Debbie) and sisters, Kathy and Donna, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. George was born on August 19, 1951 in Selkirk, MB. He grew up and attended school in Selkirk and after high school joined the Canadian Forces Navy in 1970 and moved to Halifax. He returned back to Manitoba in 1974, to pursue post-secondary education at the University of Manitoba. In 1980, he left Manitoba to follow employment opportunities in Alberta and resided there until his return in 2002, to be closer to family George was an enthusiastic and outgoing person, with excellent people skills. He interacted with people from all walks of life, through his travels. You would always see him with a smile. George had a love for horses and owned many in his time. He often spoke about his dream to open a ranch for youth and to connect them to the outdoors and horses, through the use of equine assisted therapy. Prayers will be held at Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB on Monday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m., with the funeral services to follow on Tuesday, March 10th at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Brad Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peters Cemetery. Reception to follow. On behalf of his daughters and sons, a heartfelt gratitude to Sue who cared for Dad during his illness and a special thanks to the nurses at the Selkirk General Hospital. God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be, He put his arms around you And said, Come unto Me. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2009