ERVINE BACHMAN

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ERVINE BACHMAN Peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2003,at East Gate Lodge Beausejour, with his family by his side, Ervine Arnold Bachman, aged 67, beloved husband of Edith Bachman (nee Endler) of Whitemouth, MB went to be with his Lord Savior. He leaves to mourn his children, Iris (Robert) Jones of Portage la Prairie, MB, Michael (Lori) Bachman of Whitemouth and Lois (Jerry) Thomson of Whitemouth; his precious grandchildren, whom he loved so dearly, Devan Jones, Brandon and Brittany Bachman. Also surviving is brother Ed (Jane) Bachman of Vancouver, BC; sisters, Effie (Wayne) Smith of U.S.A., Lillian Barber of Timmons, ON and Myrtle (John) Ferguson of Calgary, AB. In-laws, Henry and Evlin Endler, Julius and Helen Endler, Elsie Loeb, Joe and Ruth Kula, Ed Fiebelkorn, Harvey and Doreen Endler as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ervin was predeceased by his parents, Gustave and Lillian Bachman and his sister Ferna Evans. In-laws, William and Alvina Endler. Ervin was born on August 18, 1935 in Teulon, MB, Baptised and confirmed in the Green Bay Lutheran Church. He was raised on the family farm in Green Bay and went to school in Green Oak. He had many fond memories growing up in the Green Bay Area. He married his beloved wife and soul mate Edith Endler on July 20, 1957 at the Oldenburg Lutheran Church. He worked as a carpenter for Ontario and Manitoba Hydro and later they owned and operated their dairy farm in Whitemouth for 15 years. He then worked at the Eastern Grassland Society and retired onto their hobby farm where he enjoyed farming, gardening, and growing his giant pumpkins. Although Alzheimers had taken its toll on Ervine his faith in God and the love for his family was never shaken. We wish to thank East Gate Lodge Rose Unit and Shamrock Unit for the compassion and caring they gave Ervine and his family while he was there as a resident. We also want to thank our dear family, and friends for all the love, support and prayers given during Ervines illness. In lieu of flowers donations in Ervines memory may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer society or charity of your choice. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel in Beausejour, MB. The funeral service will follow on Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, River Hills, MB with Pastor Don Reimer and Pastor Bill Lehman officiating. The interment will follow at the Oldenburg Cemetery. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in care of arrangements 268-3510 or Mb. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2003