DAWSON CHRISTIE

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DAWSON (ALLAN) CHRISTIE May 7, 2017 It is with deep sadness that the Christie family announces the passing of our dear husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, on May 7, at the age of 86 years. Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilma; his children: Ken Christie (Kim), Coleen Christie (Terry), Debra Collom (Arthur), Bob Christie (Ann), Courtney Christie (Maureen), Toni Wiebe (John), and Joan Fedak (Don); 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters June and Gail. Al was predeceased by his sister Yvonne, and brothers-in-law Austin and Sandy. Al was born (1930) and raised in Winnipeg. Served in the Royal Canadian Navy for five years, worked for a few years in the construction industry in Winnipeg, before spreading his wings and becoming the lifelong entrepreneur that everyone remembers him as. When it came to life, Al approached everything with passion and vigour. He was proud to say "I did it My Way". He was a well read, self-educated man, who never backed down from the challenges that came his way. Challenges were fun for him. He was happiest and most engaged when starting on his next adventure. His mind was always on a new business idea, right up to his last days in the hospital. A special Thank You to the staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their care and concern for Dad during his time in the hospital. A celebration of life service for Al will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main Street. There will be a lunch to follow the service at 1:00 p.m. at McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, 200 McIvor Avenue. In lieu of flowers, and if friends and family of Al so desire, donations in Al's memory may be made to Siloam Mission or The Salvation Army.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 10, 2017