IVAN CHARLES CASTLE

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IVAN CHARLES CASTLE Ivan Charles Castle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with family by his side, at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, on Monday, September 30, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ivan was born October 26, 1937, in Glenboro, MB. He attended school in Brandon. He went to work at Sharpes Auto Electric from 1952 to 1974. After years of sales experience which he attributed to Paul Dunn, he started his own Wynns Canada distributorship, Castle Automotive Ltd, which he has operated for the last 28 years. Many customers and associates became good friends, joining him in his favourite pastimeshunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time at the cottage at Clear Lake. Ivan and Joyce were married at Knox United Church September 2, 1961, and two sons, David and Brent were born. Ivan joined Associated Canadian Travellers in 1961 and was a member of the Brandon Retriever Club, receiving a life membership acknowledging outstanding contribution to the sport. Ivan leaves to mourn his beloved wife Joyce (Stephens) sons, David (Sharon), Brent (Kim) and five loving grandchildren, Nicholas, Karlie, Bree, Jaycee and Dylan. Also surviving are mother Ila Castle; brother Ray (Janet) sister Patti (Jack) Casselman; and nephews, Warren, Arnold and Robin. He was predeceased by father Charles; and mother and father-in-law Irene and Frank Stephens. A funeral service to celebrate his life was held at Central United Church on Thursday, October 3. The interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation (Palliative Care), 150 McTavish Ave. E., Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3, Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation, Room ON109, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, or to a charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon, 727-0694. Brockie Donovan 332-8th St., Brandon, MB R7A 3X4 Phone 727-0694 Fax 726-1297 info@brockiedonovan.com www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2002