HENRY LOEWEN

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HENRY LOEWEN October 17, 1923 - June 20, 2000 The family with sadness announces his peaceful passing on June 20, 2000. Predeceased by his loving wife and our mother, Elizabeth in April of 1980; his father John; mother Maria; step-mother Katherine; brothers, Willy, Jake and John and sister Mary. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Don and Sandi Loewen of Winnipeg, Doreen Loewen of Altona, Ruth and Greg Gerolamy of Emerson, Gord and Tammy Loewen of Saskatoon, and Richard and Deb Loewen of Lethbridge; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dad enlisted in the Canadian Army, November 9, 1943 and was discharged May 15, 1946, married Elizabeth Hildebrand on May 2, 1948. By 1963 they had five children together and lived in Halbstadt, Man. In 1967 he moved the family to Emerson where he worked at Sawatzkys Brothers in Emerson as a butcher/meatcutter. Long hours on his feet took its toll, which ended in a career change. He then was hired by the Department of Public Works at Canada Customs in Emerson. He spent a few years there, and his last years prior to retirement were spent at the Emerson Hospital and Care Home, maintaining the grounds and buildings. Gardening, grounds-keeping and woodworking were some of his passions, he always had plenty of vegetables for family, friends and neighbours. Dad enjoyed watching sports, favourites including baseball and hockey. He was an avid supporter of children and grandchildren in all activities throughout their childhood years. He was very proud of his service in the army, it was always his hope that future generations would learn to appreciate the sacrifices made by war veterans. He will always be remembered for his mischievous sense of humour and good-natured disposition. SEE YOU IN THE FUNNIES DAD. The funeral service for Henry Loewen will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. Andrews United Church in Emerson, Man. with Rev. Lesley Calder officiating. Interment to follow in the Emerson Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona on Friday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at the church prior to service. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1P6. Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2000