JOHN WESLEY WEBSTER

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JOHN WESLEY WEBSTER On Sunday, March 4, 2001 at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, Manitoba, John Wesley Webster in his 100th year, beloved husband of the late Hilda Webster of Sperling, MB. Mr. Webster leaves to mourn, one son Dennis and his wife Bonnie Webster of Sanford, MB; three grandchildren, Denaline, Jonathan and Jeremie; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Ethan. Also surviving is one brother Roy and his wife Katherine Webster of Carman, MB. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Hilda Webster; by two brothers, George and Orval Webster; by four sisters, Caroline Webster, Lillie Lester, Ellen Webster and Ethel Hunter. Funeral Service will be held from the Carman United Church in Carman, MB on Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in the Sperling Cemetery, Sperling, MB. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Boyne Lodge, Box 1644, Carman, MB. ROG OJO. In 1901, John was born to his parents who had come to Pioneer in the Mariposa (soon to become Sperling) area, 2 years earlier. His childhood fascination with machinery kept him in demand for his mechanical skills through the end of the steam age, and beyond as motors evolved. He also worked on the family farm and eventually purchased the neighbouring Robert Gardiner homestead in the late 20s. He resided there until his retirement from farming in his mid 80s. John left his legacy in countless ways in his community and with his family through hard work and rugged determination. His inventive skills, no nonsense outlook combined with a good heart, historical anecdotes, and his mischievous smile will be sadly missed. Doyles Funeral Chapel of Carman in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 06, 2001