WALTER GOSHULAK

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WALTER GOSHULAK January 24, 1925 - July 23, 2011 Dad left us very suddenly on July 23, 2011. His passing was swift and painless, and for that we are thankful. He leaves to mourn his son Trevor, daughters Pat (Gord) and Rae; extended family Debbie (Sam); grandchildren Kristen, Tim (Kim), Glenn, Donna, Trevor Jr. (Tracy), Tracey (Brad), and great-grandchildren Hunter, Jaeger, Garrett, Chris, Avery, Kelsey, Amy, Breanne, Jenna, Nicole, and Christopher; also Dad's brother Peter (Wally) and family, and sister-in-law Dorothy and family. He will be sorrowfully missed by life-long friends Jim and Arlene, and their sons Drew and Roger. Dad was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ollie, his mother and father, brother Alex and sister Mary. Dad was born January 24, 1925, and received his education in Dauphin. In September, 1943 he enlisted in the army and was shipped overseas. After three years service, he developed complications of the lung and left England on the Lord Nelson Hospital Ship, and back to Winnipeg where he spent over a year in King Edward Sanatorium (now Riverview). He was discharged in 1946. In 1947, he met Olive Kidd (whom he quickly renamed Ollie) and they were united in marriage for 56 years until her passing in February, 2004. He provided well for her children: Pat, Trevor and Rae. He worked for C.N. Railways and Via for 38 years. In his latter years, he worked passenger trains as conductor. The highlight of his career was when he was chosen as Conductor for the Royal Train with the Queen and her family in 1970. He retired in 1986. Dad enjoyed all four seasons - and treasured summers at the lake with his grandchildren Kristen, Tim, Glenn and Donna. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and all sports, especially his passion for golf and curling. He was a long time member of Dauphin Legion #20 in Dauphin. Life was never the same after Dad lost his precious Ollie in 2004. He sold the family home and moved into a seniors' condo. His health steadily declined until he had to be moved into Dauphin Personal Care. In order that he could be closer to family, he was moved into Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg, June 2010, where he remained until his passing. The care he received there was exemplary. Our family can't thank the staff enough for their professionalism and dedication. To the staff and support staff, you are the best of the best. God bless you all. A Celebration of Dad's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., August 4, 2011 at Riverside Evergreen Chapel,Dauphin, MB. Cremation has taken place. Mom and Dad will be buried together in the Veterans' Plot. Sneath-Strilchuk, Dauphin, Manitoba in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2011