CLARENCE ALEXANDER PAUL ZEST, JR.

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CLARENCE ALEXANDER PAUL ZEST, JR. It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of their Father and Grandfather after an eight-month battle with cancer on November 25, 1999, at the age of 75 years. Predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1993, he is survived by his four sons, Douglas, Norman (Patty), Donnie (Debbie), Raymond; two daughters, Lori (Dave), Debbie (Vic) 14 grandchildren; a special niece Frances (Norrie) two sisters, Pearl Morcombe and daughter Carol, Doreen Daman (George) and their families. Clarence, more affectionately known as Demp, was born on October 11, 1924 in Port Arthur, Ont. At a young age he left home to serve in the Second World War. During this time he met Margaret and they were married in 1945. They lived and raised their family in East Kildonan until 1969 when they moved to Birds Hill, Man. He was employed as a Conductor with the CNR for 33 years, retiring in 1981. Mom and Dad spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona. Dad was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 215 where he would meet and visit friends at the weekly "Meat Draw". He also loved to putter in his yard where he spent many hours riding his "tractor". The family would like to thank the staff of Riverview Health Care Facility, Palliative Care for their outstanding care during Dads illness. If friends so desire, a donation to The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 215, 3600 De Vries Ave, East St. Paul, MB R2E 0C8, may be made in his honour. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Chapel, 1897 Henderson Hwy., with The Rev. Canon J. Ronald McCullough officiating. Viewing prior to the service. Cremation to follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331. ...One brave soldier rides away... Until we meet again.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 1999