EWALD KNUTE AARHUS

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EWALD KNUTE AARHUS With many mixed emotions the Aarhus family wishes to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Ewald Knute Aarhus on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Ewald is survived by his family wife of 59 years, Dorothy Hilda (Wiebe) Aarhus; his five children Wes (Marie) Aarhus; Audrey (Jac) Siemens; Dale (Karyn) Aarhus, Edward Aarhus, Lars (Sara) Aarhus; grandchildren Darcy (Darrell), Angela, Collin, Brett (Natalie), Britta (Aaron), Jennifer (Lorne), Jessica (Kyle), Kaitlyn (Greg), Karalee, Joshua, Tristian, Liesl and Sam, and great-grandchildren Brody and Madison. Dad leaves to mourn his brother Aldemar Aarhus, sisters Annie Buhler and Myrtle Giesbrecht. Dad was predeceased by his parents Marie and Knute Aarhus, brother Alvin and wife Leona Aarhus, brothers-in-law John Giesbrecht and Dan Buhler. Ewald was born on the family homestead in Menisino on October 16, 1929 to Marie (Gulison) and Knute Aarhus. Dad married the love of his life Dorothy Wiebe in Winkler on October 18, 1952. They raised their five children on the original homestead. Dad had a heart for people, animals (especially horses), storytelling, politics, fiddle music and having coffee with anyone willing to take the time. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mosart, Dr. Krahn, nurse Tammy and the Bethesda Hospital for all the compassionate care shown dad these last days. Viewing will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr in Steinbach at 7:00 p.m. with devotional at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Steinbach Mennonite Church, 345 Loewen Blvd, Steinbach, MB, with burial at the family plot in the Norwegian Cemetery in Menisino, Manitoba. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 08, 2011