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WALTER BUCHHOLZ Walter Buchholz passed away unexpectedly, in his home in Morden, predeceased in January by his loving wife, Nettie. He is survived by his brother George; his daughter Candice and husband Lyle Phillips; his daughter Valerie and husband Robert Forsyth; and grandchildren, Dorian and Gavin Phillips. Walter retired in 1985 after a long career with Canada Post. He filled his retirement years with travel; he and Nettie wintered in Texas for 10 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends and family are invited to a gathering to share memories and celebrate the life of Walter from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, at 162 Westchester Dr., Winnipeg. Flowers are gratefully declined. A donation to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Grandpa... Smart Giving Independent Enjoyed playing Chess Dominoes Fished like a master Played pool like a pro Sometimes quiet, And sometimes ready for a good debate A snowbird enjoying winters in Mexico/Texas Skilled at difficult jigsaw puzzles Loved feeding and watching the birds. Would drive home from Brantford with a trunk load Of mutsu apples, if he were there in the fall. Taken quickly without notice or a sound But will be remembered in our hearts forever! We will miss you Doyle Funeral Chapel of Morden in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2002