EARLE ARMISTEAD

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EARLE ARMISTEAD "Stand firm in the faith." Earle Armistead, loved father, grand-father and esteemed Rainy River resident, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2000 at the Health Sciences Centre. Predeceased by his wife Joyce (nee Jackson) he is survived by sons Richard (Glenys), Gregg (Laura), daughter Anne and his six grandchildren, Rodger, Jonathan, Jessica, Sarah, Joy and Heather. His absence will be deeply felt; words cannot adequately express our loss. Earle was born, February 13, 1921 in Swan River, Man. Having decided, at the age of 12, to become a minister, Earle graduated from the United College and began his 40 year ministerial career in Snowflake, Man. During this time he met and married his loving partner Joyce and together they served at numerous charges including Snowflake, Minto, Kenton, Rainy River, MacGregor, Plumas, Oakville and returning to Rainy River prior to retirement. During his ministry he was deeply involved in the construction of the Plumas and Stratton churches. He was intensely committed to the development of the Rainy River Health Care Centre; he helped to build it "brick by brick". Earle was a passionate, humourous, energetic man who enjoyed leading young peoples groups, church camps, and music. Together, the Armisteads enjoyed the changing seasons, feeding birds, gardening, mowing and building projects at the dream home that they built together, at Lake of the Woods. After retirement, Earle continued his worship through the creation of stained glass windows, fund raising and building projects. A memorial service will be held at the Rainy River United Church, Friday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund in Rainy River, the United Church Mission and Service Fund or the Rainy River Health Care Centre.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2000