MICHAEL JOHN MAKOWSKI BA,

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MICHAEL JOHN MAKOWSKI BA, B.Ed. Peacefully on October 6, 2002 at Rosewood Lodge and with family at his side our Michael passed away after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia at 77 years of age. Born October 20, 1924 at Gilbert Plains, MB he was predeceased by his father Jacob and his sister Helen (Percy) Pazuik of Prince Albert, SK. Michaels memory is cherished by his beloved wife of 53 years Elizabeth of Teulon, MB; his daughters, Cherun Murray of Kenora, ON, Margo Makowski of Houston, TX, Enid (Les) Pert of Teulon; and his precious granddaughter Kelle Michael Murray of Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his mother Anna Makowski of Dauphin; brothers, Jack (Nellie) of Gilbert Plains, Steve (Sally) of Dauphin, William (Victoria) of Winnipeg; and sister Verna (Alex) Turchyn of Winnipeg; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws throughout Canada and the U.S.A. He was best known for his role as educator having been a school teacher, vice principal or principal for 47 years. His love for sport and fairplay was shown through his participation in many sports associations namely Manitoba Softball and Baseball Associations, the highway 6 and 7 league and placement in several sports halls of fame. He was well known for his accomplishments as "Coach". His quiet nature belied the gentle giant beneath - honest, trustworthy, sincere, strong in his faith, a man of his word, all with a sense of humour. His family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at Teulons Hunter Memorial Hospital, the Selkirk Mental Health Centre and Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall. Your kind, compassionate, loving care of Michael was greatly appreciated. Services will be held Friday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main St., Stonewall, MB (1-204-467-2525). Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in Michaels name to Rosewood Lodge, 513-1st Ave. N., Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. What is a Man That man is a success who has loved well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children, who has filled his niche and accomplished his task, who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul, who never lacked appreciation of earths beauty or failed to express it, who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2002