ARTHUR E. THOMSEN

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ARTHUR E. THOMSEN January 11, 1935 - June 22, 2010 Arthur Edwin Thomsen, beloved husband of Margaret Thomsen, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 22, 2010, at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB. Left to mourn are his wife of 54 years, Margaret, five children, Janet (Gord Fleming), Brent (Gaby), Murray (Lorraine), Robert (Yvonne) and Graham. He will also be remembered fondly by his beloved grandchildren, Erika, Scott and Jessica, Kara, Sean and Troy, Riley and Parker. Arthur is survived by his sisters Eleanor Mae (Eric Zasburg), Marilyn Saul (Bob), Carol Brown (Dale) and was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Marion Thomsen. Arthur was a graduate of the University of Manitoba Agriculture diploma (Class of 1955), previous RM of Springfield Councillor and Cub Leader, lifetime member of the Springfield Agriculture Society and an active member of the Dugald United Church. After the sudden loss of his father during a farming accident, when he was 17, Arthur began his lifetime of farming together with his grandfather. Arthur enjoyed the four seasons and always looked forward to spring when he could get into the fields and start seeding for the new season. One of his greatest joys was to drive around the rural country roads and enjoy the view of the prairie sky above the grain fields he cherished. Funeral Service to be held at the Oakbank United Church, 582 Balsam Crescent, Oakbank, MB, on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Larstone officiating. Interment will take place at Millbrook Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Arthur's life following the service at the Springfield Curling Club in Dugald, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethesda Hospital - CancerCare Program, 316 Henry Street, Steinbach, MB R3G 0P9 or the Dugald United Church, 561 Gillespie Street, Dugald, MB.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 25, 2010