DOUGLAS JOHN ARNOLD

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DOUGLAS JOHN ARNOLD Suddenly, on May 9, 2003, at his residence, Douglas John Arnold, aged 63 years of Ashern, MB. Doug was born on the homestead April 17, 1940. The Pete Irwin farm was purchased where he farmed with his father raising livestock and growing grain. He then farmed on his own, mostly growing grain, until his son Kirk took over and they farmed together. His sons were the center of his life and he loved them dearly. His hobbies were playing cards and shooting pool. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting. Doug had a great sense of humour and could always make you laugh. He is survived by his children; Kirk, Terry, Ward (Charlene), Grant (Lauren), Rhonda (Henry), Crystal (Greg) close friend Evelyn Penny; his brother Ross (Sylvia) sister Lucy (Norman) grandchildren, Sharissa, Colton and Kylie; nine nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews. Doug was predeceased by his father Fred on September 27, 1968 and his mother Ada on June 25, 1978. Friends and relatives may pay their respects between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12 at the Arnason Funeral Home, Ashern. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ashern Legion Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Service will conclude at the Hall with cremation to follow. An interment will be held at a later date. Pallbearers will be Kirk Arnold, Terry Arnold, Jay Godfrey, Glenn Miller, Henry Carriere and Duncan Geisler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dougs memory to the Silver Bay Bible Camp, in care of June Price, Box 98, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2003