FRED GARD

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FRED GARD Peacefully with his family by his side, Dad passed away in the Percy E. Moore Hospital on May 14, 2001 at the age of 80 years. Fred was born May 10, 1921, at the family homestead in Fisher Branch, MB. Fred proudly served his country during the Second World War with the Winnipeg Grenadiers. After the end of the war, Dad returned to the family homestead where he spent many years doing what he enjoyed most, farming! Dad was a jack of all trades and enjoyed helping other people. When Dad returned to the family farm he married Lauretta Webb and together they raised four children and one foster son. At the time of Laurettas illness Dad moved to Winnipeg to be close to Mom. After Laurettas passing, he married Jesse George in April of 1982. Dad and Jesse returned to Dads roots on the home quarter in Fisher Branch to enjoy retirement in 1983. Here is where Dad chose to spend the remaining years close to his family and friends. Dad will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jesse; son Larry; daughters, Lenora (Pat) Wright, Kitty (Walter) Beard, Glenda (Ed) Yablonski; foster son George (Jacquie) Stew; stepchildren, Linda (Larry), Gary (Marion), Collette, Andy, Jeanne (Stephen), Paul (Renee) grandchildren, Stewart (Donna), Trevor (Lori), Trisha Gard, Victor (Sheila), Noella Wright, Lauretta and Sherry Beard, Tyler and Tyson Boychuk, Gloria (Peter) Singendonk, Pam (Rick) Ruth; great-grandchildren, Byron, Alex, Kyla, Darryl, Eric, Chris, Trevor, Quinton, and Logan; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Charlie (Diane) sister Rose Truthwaite; special niece Shannon Pyziak, and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, MB. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, MB. with Rev. Wesley Barrett officiating. Interment will be at the Fisherton Cemetery. Last Post by Legion Branch #158. Pallbearers are Victor Wright, Stewart, Trevor and Bradley Gard, Tyler and Tyson Boychuk. In lieu of flowers, Dad requested that donations be made to the Fisher Branch Personal Care Home. Arrangements in care of Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, MB. 204-372-6271 or 204-372-6803.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2001