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JON GARTH ARNASON
Born: Jul 30, 1936
Date of Passing: Jan 05, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJON GARTH ARNASON Peacefully, after a lengthy illness with Parkinsons disease, Garth passed away January 5, 2012 at the Victoria Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Iris, son Garth David, daughters Alice and Signy and their spouses, five grandchildren and brother Bruce. Garth was born July 30, 1936 to Arni and Laura Arnason in Winnipeg. He was an avid sportsman, playing football for Daniel McIntyre and the Winnipeg Rods as a running back scoring many touchdowns. He was an excellent golfer and enjoyed playing pool with his friends in a Winnipeg League. He enjoyed nothing better than watching his grandsons play hockey. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and worked at T. Eaton Co. as a manager for 21 years following in his father's footsteps. He then started his own business Allied Plastics and Aluminum refurbishing many historical building in the city. He was a well-respected businessman. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Victoria Hospital for their kindness, compassion and care. We are deeply grateful. A celebration of his life is to be held at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard with Pastor Michael Kurtz presiding on January 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to charity of choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Our most sincere condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: David, Michele and Connor Aitken (Garth's first cousin Carol Aitken's son) on: Jan 13, 2012
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Garth was a closet pilot and enjoyed our many trips in all the seasons. I will miss his generous gentle spirit and quite smiling eyes. - Posted by: Larry Hugh Poole () on: Jan 11, 2012
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I was very sad to hear of Uncle Garth's passing and have all of his family very much in my thoughts. It was his time to leave his "earthly" family. But, I believe that there are other family members who are now embracing him with happy hearts and who will be with him on the next leg of his journey. He will, however, have to watch out for my Mom and Auntie Carol who will, no doubt, be trying to get their cousin to join them in all sorts of merry trouble! - Posted by: Cathie Mutala (Garth's first cousin Pat Mutala's daughter) on: Jan 10, 2012
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You are leaving this earth far too early. Icelanders , proverbally, live past 90. Although we did not see each other often over the years, I know that you must have brought joy and laughter to many. I couldn't catch you then, and don't want to catch you now. Goodbye, old friend, Ralph - Posted by: Ralph Lyndon (Teammate and Friend) on: Jan 08, 2012
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My sincere sympathy to all Garth's Family. He was my mentor on so many things. I always felt privileged to have shared his passion for Golf, Pool, Laughter, companionship, and life. - Posted by: Terry McKellar (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2012
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Garth and I worked many years together. We did many projects together and enjoyed each other's company. My condolences to Iris, Alice & Darrin, Signy, & Garth Jr. . - Posted by: paul johnson (good friend and employee) on: Jan 07, 2012