ANTHONY LAWRENCE BEAR

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ANTHONY LAWRENCE BEAR It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest husband, dad, papa, brother and friend, Tony (Anthony Lawrence) Bear of Peguis First Nation. Accidentally on October 3, 2002 at the age of 44 years, Tony went on his journey with the Lord Jesus. Tony is survived by his beloved wife Elsie; daughters, Stephanie and Betsy Gail; son Gordon (Chantel) grandchildren, Anthony, Tyrese, baby Autumn, Darian, Phillip, Keelyn and Kylie; grandmother Pearl Williams; stepfather Bob Burrows; brothers, Ed (Anne), John, Maurice (Betty), Alvin, Wayne (Charlene) sisters, Alice, Jean (Jim) mother-in-law Dorothy Ross; brothers-in-law, Burnell Sinclair, Willy (Emily) Traverse, Mike Ross, Edmond McKay, Brian Amos (Gloria) sisters-in-law, Betsy (Henry) Hudson, Annie Ross; numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and residential school survivors. Tony was predeceased by his dad Howard and mother Agnes; sister Pearl Sinclair; father-in-law Wilfred Ross; grandparents, Edward and Edna Prince, Lawrence Bear, Joe Williams; son-in-law Colin Sanderson. Tony was a hard worker, having many skills in various trades. He loved commercial fishing, which he started doing at the age of 13, and started his own business four years ago. Tony loved being with his family, especially his wife Elsie, whom he loved very much and gave her all he could with his endless gifts - breakfast in bed, and flowers, etc. He spent many hours with his grandchildren who he loved so deeply. Tony loved dressing up as Santa at Christmas for his children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He also spent many hours with his closest friends, Bruce Bear, Darryl and Doris Bear, whom he called "Dad and Mom". Tony was quick to help those in trouble, he would stop what he was doing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed so much! We love you Ton. A special thanks to all the First Nations and pilots involved in the search, the prayer warriors and the support given to the family during our time of need. The family would like to help raise funds for the Search and Recovery Team, in memory of Tony Bear, Colin Sanderson and the other fishermen who lost their lives to the lake. Donations can be made to Peguis Search and Recovery Team, care of Lloyd Sinclair, Box 10, Peguis, MB, R0C 3J0. "Christ, who gave Himself to save me, Now will keep me to the end; In His care securely resting. On His promise I depend". A wake service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Tony Bears residence, and on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Peguis Community Hall. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 10, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Barry Bear and Rev. Wesley Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Peters Anglican Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-204-768-3606

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 08, 2002