EARLE WATSON ODLUM

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EARLE WATSON ODLUM Earle Watson Odlum passed away peacefully at Prairie View Lodge, Pilot Mound, MB on October 8, 2002 at the age of 82 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Beverley Matthys (Rudi) sons, Gary Odlum (Pat) and Jim Odlum (Debby) grandchildren, Randy Matthys (Deanna), Shelley Peters, Shannon Matthys, Justin Odlum and Jamie Odlum; and by his great grandchildren, Ryan Peters and Kelsey Peters. He is also survived by his brother Wilmer Odlum (Joan) by his sister-in-law Louise Edkins; and many nieces and nephews. Earle was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Margaret, in October 2001; his parents Harry and Mary Etta Odlum; his sister Kathleen Desaulniers; and his brother Francis Odlum. He was born on September 20, 1920 in Clearwater, MB. He served in the Second World War as an aeroengine mechanic, stationed in Quebec and in England. After the war he returned to Clearwater where he was employed as a gravel truck operator with the municipality, doing mechanical work in the winters at Highway Motors, Pilot Mound. He later worked for the Water and Sanitation Board, operating the water plant in Pilot Mound up until his retirement in 1985. He was a faithful member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Earle had many stories to tell about his early years growing up on the farm. Something he retained from his rural background was his great love of horses. He enjoyed many hours watching his sons working or showing their horses. During the past year his TV was tuned nonstop to the horse racing channel and he frequently asked "How are the horses doing"? Earle and Margaret enjoyed many years at their trailer in Mesa, Arizona taking part in all the activities with old and new friends. At home they enjoyed attending the many activities of their grandchildren, who were a great source of pride for them. A funeral service was held at Knox United Church, Pilot Mound on Friday, October 11. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery where a farewell tribute was played by piper Ted Brown.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2002