LAWRENCE EGGERTSON

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LAWRENCE EGGERTSON April 13, 1916 - June 17, 2002 On June 17, 2002 our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Larry Eggertson, passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side. Cherishing his memory are his daughter, Sandra (Duncan) McCaig of Winnipeg; son Larry K. Eggertson of Turner Valley, AB; grandchildren, Murray, Kelly, Amy McCaig, Dean Eggertson; great-granddaughter Meg Eggertson and his special nieces and nephews. Larry will be fondly remembered by his many friends and fellow crib players in the Headingley community, the Kiwanis Court, the Oakview Day Program and the St. James Legion. Larry was predeceased by Elizabeth, his wife of 57 years; his brothers, Victor, Arnold, Herman, Cecil, Harold and his parents, Asbjorn and Sesselja. Larrys parents emigrated from Iceland and settled in Gimli where he was born, later moving to Winnipeg. Larry carried the Viking spirit within and was very proud of his Icelandic heritage. He was a great story teller, regaling all with tales of growing up in Winnipegs west end, and travelling as a salesman on the prairies during the great depression. The consummate salesman, he worked for W. L. McKenzie, then Olgivy Flour in Saskatchewan, prior to returning to Winnipeg as manager of McCormicks Ltd. He retired from Bond Sales. He was a life member of the Northwest Canadian Travellers Association and president and "Member of the Year" of the Associated Canadian Travellers. Active in sports, he began his career pitching for the British Consuls in Saskatoon and later curled with the Antlers, Travellers and the Saturday Niners Clubs and golfed at Elmhurst and Breezy Bend. He was a former member of Prince Rupert Lodge. He served in the Navy during the Second World War and was mentioned in the book "Veterans of Icelandic Descent World War II" by Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE. Larry met Elizabeth while coaching her baseball team in Saskatoon and they married in 1941. They lived in Regina, SK, Winnipeg and Headingley, MB and together raised a family and pursued their joint interests of fishing, hunting and raising championship black Labrador dogs with friends in the Manitoba Gun Dog Association. Larry was one of the founding members of Oxford United Church and president of the Mens Club. A dedicated member of Headingley United Church, he was well known for hosting the annual Choir Carolling party. A devoted father, he adored his grandchildren and was their biggest fan. "Grandpa" as he was fondly known by all, was a role model to his children, grandchildren, and their friends, demonstrating a zest for life, extreme patience, generosity and kindness, while dispensing treats, friendship and wise advice. Always happy, Larry was a people person who loved a party and was sustained by the companionship of friends and family. He was well loved and will be dearly missed. A special thank you to all relatives, neighbours and friends, the Oakview and Deer Lodge Day Programs, Headingley Seniors, and C.N.I.B., whose visits, outings, card games and phone calls brightened his day and filled his daily program. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff on 3 North at the Grace General Hospital and is very appreciative of the kindness of staff at the Kiwanis Court, where Larry lived. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Headingley United Church, Garden of Memories, The Alzheimers Society or C.N.I.B. A service in celebration of his life will be held at Headingley United Church, 110 Bridge Rd., June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Larry will be laid to rest in the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held in the Headingley United Church. Love you forever, love you for always. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2002