CALVIN CHARLES HRAPPSTEAD

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CALVIN CHARLES HRAPPSTEAD September 27, 1950 - June 29, 2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Calvin on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Calvin was predeceased by his wife of 25 years, Regina (Fuchs), his mother Oddny, his father Charlie, his sister-in-law Carol (Melvin), and his brother-in-law Russell (Lorraine) Harder. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his son Christopher and his brothers Russell (Joyce), Melvin, sisters Lorraine, Marlene (Dennis) Assoignon as well as his nieces and nephews and their children, Aunts Pearl (Wilmar) Fors and Olive Henderson and numerous cousins. Calvin was born and raised in Swan River Valley. After completing High School he worked in Thompson, Manitoba and then trained as a Heavy Equipment Operator in Winnipeg, on completing this he moved to Fort Saskatchewan working as an Operator and also returning to Manitoba to farm in the McVey District. During this time in Fort Saskatchewan he met the love of his life Regina. They were married on July 2, 1977 and farmed together in the McVey District while still working in Fort Saskatchewan. In 1984, they returned to the McVey District to farm full time. In 1986 they were blessed with the birth of their son Christopher. Recently, Calvin had a new passion which was cooking and preparing many batches of jam for his family and friends. Calvin was a good listener and always had time to talk to people. Calvin was a man of his word and he especially enjoyed spending time with his friend Barry Holness. Calvin had a great love for animals big and small, and an especially soft spot in his heart for all of the young grandchildren in the family. Calvin enjoyed spending time with family, especially his son Christopher. Many fun times were spent with the family on holidays throughout the United States. The funeral will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at St. Andrews United Church at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. M. Wenstob officiating. The viewing will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The family would like to thank Paull Funeral Home. The Pallbearers are Rhyley Hrappstead, Trina Hrappstead, Leif Hrappstead, Curtis Pacholuk, Clayton Harder and Andrew Nentri. Honorary Pallbearers are Lionel Hanson, Dave Sigurdson, Barry Hrappstead, Barry Hollness, Arthur Hrappstead and Albert Sigurdson. If friends and family wish donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Canadian Diabetes Association and The Arthritis Society of Manitoba. Paull Funeral Home and Crematorium are honoured to have served the family.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 07, 2011