SHELDON TURBOVSKY

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SHELDON TURBOVSKY Peacefully passed away at Riverview Health Centre on September 29, 2000, at the age of 53, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his father Nathan (1983) and his mother Dena (1999). Sheldon will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Melanie of Vancouver and his daughter Sheri (Donald) of Winnipeg; his sister Nayda (Ward) Northage, as well as uncles, aunts, nephews, many friends, and his puppies, Princess and Lollipop. Sheldon was born and raised in Winnipeg on June 7, 1947. He spent most of his young adult life working with his father at Star Furniture. After his fathers demise he decided to devote his time to helping other people. He was a tireless worker for the Foundation of the Society of Self Help. He helped establish three other locations for them and also built an apartment building for the foundation, which is still in operation today. After he left the society he founded the Winnipeg Bingo and Gaming magazine which he ran for 11 years. He helped raise $20 million for various non-profit organizations to benefit the people of Winnipeg. He was involved in the education system as a school trustee for three years. He was also involved in city politics. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 2 at the BNai Abraham Synagogue. He was interred at BNay Abraham Cemetery. Shiva is being held at 279 Seven Oaks Ave. I would like to thank Theresa Bielak for all her tireless efforts involving the care of my brother and for all her thoughtfulness shown to him through his hours of need. No words can express how much this means to me - Nayda. We would also like to thank his two special V.O.N. nurses, Val and Dawn, for their concern and help and also his health care aide. Donations may be made to the Cancer Care Clinic, 100 Olivia St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to a charity of ones choice. FOOTPRINTS One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of foot prints in the sand: One belonged to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, He looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child. I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, When you see only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2000