Douglas DRUMMOND

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DRUMMOND: Douglas Murray passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at the Assiniboine Centre. Murray was born on November 10th, 1930, the eldest of six children to Douglas Keith and Florence Elsie Drummond. Dad lived on a farm near Alexander for the first part of his life while attending a one room schoolhouse in Alexander before moving to Brandon. Here, dad went to many schools before dropping out in grade seven to go to work. For the first few years he was a farm hand for Walter Leachman in Wawanesa. At the age of sixteen, he started working for Cumming and Dobbie off and on for over the next twenty plus years. On June 6th, 1953 dad married the love of his life Joan (nee Darvill). From this union came two children David and Darlene. In 1969, a back injury led him to ACC to take autobody. After completing the course he worked at Andy’s, Brandon Automobiles and Central Autobody. In 1975, dad accepted the opportunity to work as an estimator at Autopac where he remained until his retirement in 1993 as the estimating supervisor. Over the years dad curled and played softball, but music was his passion. He played in a band for many years where they even were on a local broadcast on CKX called Guest Ranch in the late 60’s. At age 83, his three grandchildren purchased some recording time for him to do a CD of his favourite songs. Up until last summer dad was still going to Fairview, Dinsdale and Rideau Park homes to entertain. Cooking and gardening were also favourite pastimes. He was instrumental in getting two garden boxes for the Parkview Seniors Complex where dad and mom live. Baking Patricia cookies and chocolate cake for his grandchildren gave him great enjoyment. Dad will be sorrowly missed by his wife of nearly sixty-four years Joan, children Dave (Bev), Darlene (Rick Shoemaker), grandchildren Dustin Shoemaker (Kyla), Chris Drummond (Allison) and Breanne (Jon Pawluk), great-grandchildren Alexandria and Baylee Shoemaker and Charlie Drummond. He is also survived by sisters Vi, Bev and Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents, sisters Elva and Lois and brothers-in-law Cecil, Jack and Lou. The Ceremony to Celebrate Murray's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Urn bearer was grandson Dustin Shoemaker. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. We the family would like to thank all who attended the service and shared their condolences. We would also like to thank the nursing staff on A2 for the care that was given dad while he was there. Dr. Visser, on behalf of my mom and sister we would like to thank you for all the care you gave dad over the last few years. He thought a lot of you. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, Unit 301-1 Wesley Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4C6 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Unit 1A-800 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6N5.Expressions of sympathymay be made at www.memorieschapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 25, 2017