ELMER WIEBE GOOSSEN

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ELMER WIEBE GOOSSEN Born May 14, 1927 in Rosenort, MB, he passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 22, 2012 in Winnipeg. Predeceased by his parents, Jacob Froese Goossen and Marie Reimer Wiebe, brother Irvy (Imogene), sister, Rose Giesbrecht, and brother-in-law Harold Giesbrecht. Survived by children: Audrey (Bob) Robertson, Eugene (Carol), Russ (Carol), Chris (Cynthia), Murray, Gloria, Owen, and Cynthia (Michael) Thom; his beloved grandchildren: Terence (Suzanne) Robertson; Nancy (Jon) Howlett, Morgan, and Sarah Goossen; Lillian, Rose, and Matt Goossen; Emma, Adam, and Mira; Jessica Thom; and April and John Goossen; and his great-grandchildren Ayla and Jacob Howlett, and Kayleigh Robertson, who will know their great-grandfather in the stories we tell. Also survived by brothers and sisters Victor (Nettie), Bertha Giesbrecht, Percy (Verda), Danny Giesbrecht, Luana (Marvin) Penner, Ella (Gladwin) Penner, and Anne (Jake) Dueck. He also leaves his former wife and children's mother, Margaret, and the extended Wall family who remained a part of his life until the end. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews as Uncle Elmer, who had a great sense of humour and could make anyone laugh. Dad was always happiest when building something with wood and steel or fixing something mechanical. Dad was a mechanical genius. That, coupled with a strong work ethic, made him a successful businessman. After retirement, he enjoyed being on his farm mowing the lawn, having fires, and continued to build and fix anything anyone asked of him. When the farm was sold, his pets were entrusted to Jessica's care. He visited them every day and always brought food for Buddy to enjoy. He had much love to give his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and showed it in his own unique way. He was proud of them all. He always lit up when they called or visited. The family thanks the staff at the Concordia hospital during the last days of his life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Heart Stroke Foundation of Manitoba on-line at http://www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/site/c.lgLSIVOyGpF/b.3661005/k.C067/Donate.htm or by phone (toll free) at 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636). A Service of Remembrance will be held at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1006 Nairn Ave. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 275-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2012