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FRANK GUENTHER
Born: Apr 27, 1934
Date of Passing: Apr 02, 2020
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FRANK GUENTHER
His passing is deeply mourned by his wife, Marnie Forgay, his large extended family, and many friends.
Frank was born in Hanover Municipality, Manitoba, on April 27, 1934, the youngest of the eight children of Alice and Frank Guenther. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Alice (Martin Schellenberg), and his brothers, Arthur (Agatha), Eric (Netty), George, John (Mary) and Isaac (Anna). He is survived by his brother Edward (Margaret), and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved. His loss is also deeply felt by his "new" family: his wife Marnie, and her children, Don, David (Nancy Bell) and Alison (Rory Campbell), and grandchildren, Jessica Campbell (Aaron Renier), Taylor Campbell (Kyle Hawkings) and Alex Forgay.
After several years working in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba, Frank enrolled as a mature student in Business Administration at Red River Community College. Upon graduation he was employed by the Canadian Wheat Board and became the Director of Human Resources, a post he held for many years. When Frank and Marnie decided to take early retirement in 1994, they moved to Vancouver Island where they designed and built their home at Mesachie Lake. They loved to welcome family and friends to visit and to enjoy the beautiful garden that Frank put so much work into.
Frank was an avid curler and golfer and enjoyed reading, walking, gardening, and especially travelling to many parts of the world.
If friends so wish, they may make a donation to a charity helping those in need.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Even though , Marnie, you and Frank had moved out West your presence here at Caddy Lake will always be remembered. Both you and Frank truly showed your enjoyment of being at the lake, and we all enjoyed hearing your laughter resound around the lake. We are thinking of you and sending you our love. - Posted by: Gordon and Shirl O'Brien (Caddy Lake neighbours) on: Apr 14, 2020
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Frank and Marnie have always given themselves and their homes to welcome friends and family and I am blessed to have been among those friends. Truly hospitable and thoughtful hosts, they planned outings and meals and restorative times. Frank in his very quiet voice and manner conveyed confidence, genuine concern for others, and a mind that was always in gear. And sometimes there was unexpected but welcome humour. Frank was a very fine man, I am so glad to have known even a little. - Posted by: Joanne Clovis (Friend of Frank and Marnie) on: Apr 14, 2020