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DAVE WIEBE During the early morning hours of Saturday, December 11, 2010 Dave Wiebe passed away peacefully in the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 83 years. He is now re-united with his loving wife, Eileen, who predeceased him three months earlier. Left to cherish Dave's memory is two sons, Rick and Cliff; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Dave was born in Schoenthal, Manitoba and was the youngest of eight children. He moved to Winnipeg in his late teens where he met and shortly after married, Eileen, in 1951. Dave got a job at Manitoba Sugar Company where he worked for almost 40 years until he retired at the age of 60. After retirement, Dave stayed active by umpiring Senior League Baseball games, helping Eileen in their huge garden and doting on his grandchildren. He lived a good life and will be missed by everyone who knew him. On Thursday, December 16, 2010 Dave's Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Road, Winnipeg with Rev. Dr. Gordon Taylor, presider. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Suite 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2010