Bert DUNN

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DUNN: Our Dad, H.R. "Bert" Dunn of Brandon, passed away at the age of 92 years on April 10th at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, with his family by his side. Bert was born in Bindloss, AB on April 6th, 1923. He grew up in Empress, AB and Burstall, SK. Bert took all his schooling in a one room school. After finishing school in 1940 he moved to Medicine Hat, AB where he worked at 2 different dairies. It was at the first Dairy, Dad met the love of his life, Jennie Jolliffe. They married June 12, 1943 in Calgary. Bert`s career started when he joined the Air Force from 1942 – 1945. After moving to Rivers in 1945 he began his painting and decorating career in Rivers and CFB Shilo until retirement in 1981. Bert enjoyed being around family, friends and being involved with the Legion, Masonic Lodge, School Board, Seniors, Square Dancing, Rivers Pipe Band and the Proprietor of his Ponderosa Miniature Golf Course. He was predeceased by his wife Jennie of 56 years and his parents John and Jean Dunn, as well as eight brothers, two sisters – George, Harold, Cecil, Redge, Ray, Glen, Lester, Gerald, Geraldine and Cecilia and son-in-law Joe Kubanowski. Bert is survived by his brother Gordon (Doris) Dunn of Sceptre, SK; daughter Judy Kubanowski of Brandon; son Ron (Corinne) Dunn of Killarney; daughter Coleen (Tony) Wall of Brandon; son Greg (Theresa) Dunn of the RM Of Elton. He is also survived by four granddaughters: Sherri (James) Potvin of Ottawa, ON, Cheryl (Scott) Carpenter of Kitchener, ON, Teresa (Korie) Morden of Brandon, Lisa (Ryan) Dyck of Minnedosa and six Great Grandchildren – Matthew Carpenter, Jennie and Amanda Potvin, Travis and Tyler Dyck and Kaden Morden; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, three sisters- in-law and two brothers-in-law. Celebration of Bert’s Life will be held at Rivers United Church on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing at the church prior to service. Rev. Glenna Beauchamp will officiate. Pallbearers are Tony Wall, Scott Ross, Russell Schumacher, Clayton Blackwell, Brian Dunn and Tom Sclater. All those attending are considered Honourary Pallbearers. Interment will take place at Rivers Cemetery. Lunch to follow at the Rivers Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 14, 2015