KELVIN JOHN WIEBE -

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KELVIN JOHN WIEBE 1955 - 2009 On Saturday, May 23, 2009 Kelvin Wiebe, aged 53 years, of Morden, MB passed away unexpectedly. Kelvin was born on November 9, 1955 in Winkler to Helen (nee Friesen) and Les Wiebe. He graduated from Morden Collegiate High School in 1972. Throughout his high school years and until he was 29, Kelvin worked across Canada on the pipeline. It was during that time that he met his soul mate and love of his life, Kelly Wiebe (nee Oliver). Kelvin and Kelly were married on September 1, 1984. They were best friends and loved and supported each other every day of their lives together. They made their home in Morden and bought a business formally known as Jack Dunbar Agencies that became Morden Realty. Kelvin had a passion for working and has spent the past 25 years as a Broker in Real Estate. There was nothing more important to Kelvin than his family. One of the biggest joys in his life was watching his two sons, Kyle and Kris grow up. They meant the world to him. Kelvin taught his sons the importance of hard work, honesty, and the value of family. Kelvin loved to spend time with family and friends, watch hockey, and fix up his lake home. Golf was one of his favourite pastimes and he successfully won the Morden Minnewasta Men's Night honours on two different occasions. He also had a love for restoring antique cars. Kelvin's favourite was his red 1968 Mustang. Every year he participated in the Corn and Apple Show and Shine car show and most recently attended the Barrett Jackson auction in Las Vegas. Kelvin was a member of the Elks service organization and was named Elk of the Year in 1991. He was also involved with the Morden Community Development Corporation (MCDC) for several years. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Wiebe, sons, Kyle and friend Audrey, and Kris Wiebe, mother Helen Wiebe, brothers, Ken and Linda, Dennis and Linda, Gary and Bonnie, Laverne and Kathy, as well as his in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wiebe Funeral Chapel, 1050 Thornhill St., Morden and prior to the service at the Rec Centre. Funeral service will be held at the Morden Recreation Centre, 111 Gilmour St. on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Room 1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 9Z9. Kelvin's life ended too soon but he left the world a better place for being part of our lives. He will always be remembered for how he lived and what he gave to others. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and friend. He looked for the best in others and gave the best he had . . . his life was an inspiration and his memory will live in all of us forever. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden In care of arrangements, 822-4755 www.wiebefuneralhomes.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 27, 2009