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BERNARD (BEN) GIESBRECHT
Date of Passing: Oct 14, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBERNARD (BEN) GIESBRECHT It is with deep sadness that we announce his quiet passing on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Concordia Hospital. Predeceased by his son David, parents Franz and Kathrina, sister Hilda and grandson Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife Susie of 65 years, their children Peter, Frank (Helen), Art, five grandchildren Tammy (Jimmy), Pam (Joe), Ken (Robyn), Wendy (Mike), and Dan (Ashley) and also five great- grandchildren Julia, Alexander, Isla, Cyrus and Tessa. Also his sisters Agatha (Ken), Margaret (Pete), Joyce (Stan), Gladys (Steve) and brother Frank (Julie). Ben was born on March 10, 1927 in Horndean, MB where he lived on the farm until 12 years old. He then moved to Oak Point by horse and wagon where he farmed and later met Suzie in 1946 and were married in 1949. They moved to Winnipeg with their four boys in 1956, where he worked for the post office for 13 years, then Fruehauf trailers for 11 years as a shop foreman, during which he bought acreage and took up farming. Ben was a good mechanic and welder. He also loved to talk about the good old days telling many stories, and a few good jokes also. He loved camping, family vacations, fishing and snowmobiling. Ben and Susie liked to travel making a few trips to Hawaii, then spending eight winters in Arizona. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home Highway 1 East at Navin Road. Special thanks to the Concordia Hospital staff and the North Kildonan Church for their special kindness and dignity given to Ben over the years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society of Manitoba. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2014
BERNARD (BEN) GIESBRECHT It is with deep sadness that the family of Ben Giesbrecht announces his quiet passing on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Concordia General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are pending and a longer notice will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery 204-222-3241
Publish Date: Oct 16, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My sincere condolences to Susie. I met Ben & Susie about 10 years ago through our church. It's been a pleasure and honour to spend time with them both. I will miss Ben's great sense of humour and wonderful stories. Let's plan to meet in the future for coffee :) Love Heather Schaub - Posted by: Heather Schaub (Friend) on: Oct 20, 2014
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I can attest to Ben's mechanical ability. Many years ago Stan's motorcycle needed some work. Ben & my Dad repaired it nicely; and minus 1 gear Stan rode it for many years. Stan & I express our condolences. - Posted by: Joyce Johnston (Sister) on: Oct 20, 2014
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Sincere condolences and prayers go out to Suzie and all the family. Walter and I have known Ben since we were children. We enjoyed the times we shared with Ben & Suzie in Arizona and visiting with them in Winnipeg. May God Bless you all at this sad time in your lives. Friend Betty Olsen - Posted by: Betty Olsen (Friend) on: Oct 19, 2014
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I am so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. My parents (Walter and Elizabeth Olsen) were great friends with Ben and Suzie and I was always kept up to date on the latest. God Bless Ben. RIP Laurie - Posted by: Laurie Mosier (Olsen) (friend) on: Oct 18, 2014