ALEXANDER CHARLES WALKER

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ALEXANDER CHARLES WALKER It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on July 23, 2002. Dads memory will be cherished by his special friend Ruby; his three daughters, Bridget Wilson of White Rock, BC, Carol (Mary) Lutz (Ron), Joan LeClerc and son-in-law Ron; eight grandchildren, Judy Lutez, Darlen (Luke) McKenzie, Bruce (Wendy) Lutz, Brad (Sue) Lutz, Tony (Sue) Wilson, Laurie Pierson, Randy (Cris) LeClerc, Pam (Bill) Smith; 14 great-grandchildren, Zoe and Rhea Wilson, Cody and Tiffannie Pierson, Julia, Alexandra and Jordon LeClerc, Brittani, Bryna and Bridie Lutz, Karlee and Nicole McKenzie, Brennen and Kyle Smith. Dad was predeceased by his wife Bridget (Bridie) December 4, 1993; four brothers, John, Jimmy, Bob and Bill; two sisters, Agnes and Lizzie of Scotland. Dad was born in Newmacher, Scotland on November 12, 1907. His mother passed away November 23, 1907 and his father February 15, 1924. Dad immigrated to Canada in 1929 to Saskatchewan in the Glen Ewan area and worked as a farm hand. During the Depression, Dad looked for work in many areas of Alberta, finally settling in Calgary where he started work in the Imperial Oil Refinery in 1933. He met and married Bridget Smitheram on April 13, 1936. He was transferred to Winnipeg in 1951 and retired in 1971. Dad was a man devoted to his wife and family. He derived pleasure from the visits with his family. Being able to go to the annuitants functions from the Imperial Oil and visiting Scotland a number of times where he leaves to mourn several nephews and one niece. Dad moved to Donwood Manor in July of 1994. He met Ruby Bloodworth in 1997 and they spent many hours every day enjoying each others company. At Donwood Manor special thanks to Lynn Cassidy and Susan Alder and Verna (for the exercises) and all the dedicated nurses and caregivers. At Concordia Hospital thanks to Dr. Moreham, Dr. Regehr and all the kind nurses on N3W. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. with Br. Jorge Villegas O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Interment in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. DONT WAIT When I quit this mortal shore, And mosey around the earth no more, Dont weep, dont sigh, dont sob; I may have struck a better job. Dont go and buy a large bouquet For which youll find it hard to pay: Dont mope around and feel all blue; I may be better off than you. Dont tell the folks I was a saint Or any old thing that I aint; If you have jam like that to spread, Please hand it out before Im dead. If you have roses, bless my soul, Just pin one in my button hole while Im still alive and well today. Dont wait until Ive gone away. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2002