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JAN (JOHN) RUMPF
Born: Apr 20, 1928
Date of Passing: May 30, 2009
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JAN (JOHN) RUMPF April 20, 1928 - May 30, 2009 Peacefully, on Saturday, May 30, 2009, John passed away at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 81 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Corry, his children Lilian Fillion, Frank and Gary (Deborah), grandchildren Marsha, Timothy, Michelle (Sean), Kyle, Christopher and Matthew, great grandchildren Keira and Emily, two sisters Dien and Henny in Holland, one brother-in-law Chris, two sisters-in-law Pat and Jenny in New Zealand as well as Johanna in North Battleford, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John was born and raised in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1953 after serving with the Royal Dutch Army in Sumatra, Indonesia for three years. After residing in Saskatchewan for five years, he moved to Winnipeg to pursue his trade as an auto mechanic with the Province of Manitoba until his retirement in 1990. John enjoyed numerous hobbies which included gardening, fishing, camping and spending time in the outdoors with family, traveling back to Holland and various countries. John (our Mr. Fix-it) had a knack for repairing anything that was broken. John's courageous battle with cancer over the last 10 years, never diminished his sense of humour right to the last day. The family would like to thank the following, Dr. F. Salem, Dr. M. Zaki, Dr. P. Harris, Dr. M. Taylor, Dr. L. Tan, and their staff, for their outstanding care and compassion given to John and his family over the years. At John's request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 19 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre, 176 Worthington Avenue. Flowers gratefully declined and memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 (phone 787-4143). Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.desjardins-funeral.ca DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2009