GEORGE HOLMSTROM

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GEORGE HOLMSTROM Mr. George Holmstrom, "Papa George" passed away peacefully at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on January 16, 2003. George was born December 29, 1926 in Kenora, ON. He was predeceased by his parents, Hjalmer and Elvira Holmstrom. Survived by his sister Helen (Jim) Meikle. His daughters who loved him, Jill Pernsky (John Markus) and Jan Longe; his grandchildren, Angela Pernsky, Jamie Longe and Andrew Longe all of whom he was extremely fond of. He worked all of his career for the C.P.R. and retired as a conductor in 1981. He was an avid curler and participated in the McDonald Brier in his late teens. He curled until he couldnt move but continued as an armchair participant. He followed the Silver Broom to many places. He loved to travel and he loved to eat. He also took great pleasure in his golfing and enjoyed his outings with his golf buddies. He lived his religion and was kind and soft spoken and a gentle man. He gave freely of his time and was generous to others. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Latter Day Saints with interment to follow at Lake of the Woods Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harvey Longe, Jamie Longe, Andrew Longe, John Markus, Greg Meikle and Sonny Pernsky. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lake of the Woods District Hospital, 21 Sylvan St. W., Kenora, ON P9N 3W7. Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2003