DR. ELWOOD WILLIAMS STRINGAM

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DR. ELWOOD WILLIAMS STRINGAM Dr. Elwood Williams Stringam died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Ridge Meadows Hospital from complications following a stroke. He was 93 years old. Late of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. Born in Glenwood, Alberta, he served in the R.C.A.F from 1943 to 1945. He was head of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba and President of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. He is survived by his brother Mark, six children: John, Michael, Peter, Richard, James and Eve, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wives Gabrielle (née Wellington) and Lila (née Morrow) predeceased him. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30 at Holy Trinity Church, 15115 Roper Avenue, White Rock, BC. His ashes will be interred with his wife Gabrielle in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the E.W. Stringam Award for Excellence in Animal Science Fund at the University of Manitoba or a charity of your choice. Condolences and further information at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 22, 2011