WILFRED HENRY YOUNG

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WILFRED HENRY YOUNG Peacefully with his family by his side at Seven Oaks Hospital on August 6, 2002, Wilfred passed away at age 79. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Margaret; and children, Robert (Terry) Young, Wendy (Reiner) Ruf, Pat Young, Donald (Darlene) Young, Victor (Gayle) Young; grandchildren, Catharine (Darryl), Robert Jr., Christy, Brittany, Chad, Sean, Breanne, Brian; and great-grandchild Riley. He will also be sadly missed by his two brothers, Doug (Flora) Young of Winnipeg, Ron (Lillian) Young of Lundar; and one sister Helen Hansen of Aldergrove, BC; and many nieces and nephews. Wilf was predeceased by his mother and father, brother Walter, sister Marie, daughter Candy, grandson Gregory and nephew David. Wilf was born December 31, 1922 and grew up in Winnipeg. He served in the navy during the Second World War, 1941 to 1945 on board H.M.C.S. Wentworth and the H.M.C.S. Chicoutimi. Wilf worked for 43 years with Burns Food until his retirement. After his retirement, he enjoyed doing yard work, spending time with his cat Fred, walking his dog Buddy, and talking with the people on his walks until he came down with COPD three years ago. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Seven Oaks Hospital I.C.U. for all the care and kindness they showed our father. Also a special thanks to Dr. S. Husarewycz for the great care he provided. Active pallbearers will be Robert Young, Donald Young, Robert Young Jr., Reiner Ruf, Bruce Young and Mark Sumka. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Young, Doug Young and Ron Young. Funeral service will take place in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. on Friday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Glen Eden Reception Centre. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2002