SIGURJON DONALD SIGURDSON

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SIGURJON DONALD SIGURDSON June 18, 1931 - November 19, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sigurjon Donald (Don) Sigurdson on November 19, 2017 at the Arborg and District Health Centre. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley; daughters, Heather (Brian) Fridfinnson, Donna (Allan) Wishnowski; daughter-in-law Roberta Anderson; grandchildren, Joel Fridfinnson, Laura Fridfinnson (Scott Stadnek), Brent and Blaine Wishnowski, and Karen and Robbie Sigurdson. He will be sadly missed by his brother Randy (Heather) Sigurdson and their children, Ryan Sigurdson (Divina Cera), Lana (Liam) Francis; and good friend Brian Bell. Don enjoyed the visits of his two great- nephews, Fynn and Lachlan. He will also be missed by Shirley's nieces and nephew, Carroll, Randy and Kathleen Langtry and Susan Eastveld and Marg Rempel. Don was predeceased by his son Robert; brother Arnthor Jr.; parents, Magnea and Arnthor Sigurdson; in-laws, Ida and Nelson Langtry; brother-in-law Robert Langtry and wife Inez; sister-in-law Ruth Ullyot-Pirt and husbands Reg Ullyot and Ken Pirt. Don was born at home in Arborg, the eldest child of Magnea and Arthur Sigurdson. He received his education at the Ardal School and attended the University of Manitoba from 1948-1950. In his early youth, Don played softball and hockey. When curling started in Arborg in 1946, he found the sport he loved and participated competitively for about 30 years. He also played baseball with the Arborg Senior team for a number of years. After returning home from University, Don joined his father in establishing the family business, S.A. Sigurdson and Son. The Imperial Oil bulk sales agency and service station was located on the River Road in Arborg. He became the Imperial Oil agent in Riverton in 1952 until it was amalgamated with the Arborg agency. On November 28, 1959, Don married Shirley Langtry of Carman, MB. They built a home on his father's lot, the original Sigurdson family property on St. Peters Street in Arborg. There they raised their three children. Community life was of interest to Don and he served on the Village of Arborg Council, the Curling Club Executive and the Lutheran Church Council. The fall season was a highlight for Don as he loved hunting ducks and geese. This time was shared with his brothers and friends and a thermos of coffee. Don and Shirley enjoyed their many vacations spent in Florida as well as their trips to Iceland, Bermuda, Hawaii, Dominican Republic and the British Isles. The different cultures were of interest to him. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ardal Geysir Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. Stan Richards officiating. If desired, donations can be made in memory of Don to the Ardal Geysir Evangelical Lutheran Church, Box 160 Arborg, MB or the Arborg and District Health Centre, Box 10 Arborg, MB. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Arborg Hospital for their care, kindness and compassion shown during Don's illness. A special thank you to Tannis Sigvaldason for the loving connection she made with Don during his years of homecare support. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2017