WALTER BANMAN

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WALTER BANMAN On May 14, 2003, Walter Banman of Carberry, MB passed away suddenly at the age of 56 years, after a short courageous fight with lung cancer. Walter leaves to mourn Rose, his loving wife of ten plus years. Also, his first wife, Marilyn, mother of his son, Kevin of Calgary, his daughter Kerrin (Roger) Steele of Fort McMurray, his daughter, Kristen Banman of Calgary, his son, Kendal (Carolyn) of Calgary; his grandchildren Toni, Jamie and Dean Steele, Skylar and Jesse (Kevin), Jalyn and Cloe (Kendal). Also, brother Wayne (Barb) and family of Carberry, MB; stepson Evan Chartrand (Pat) of Carberry; stepson Chris Chartrand (Sheila) of Estevan, SK; stepdaughter-in-law Rita Chartrand of England; step grandchildren Brent Chartrand (Mel) Jaicee, Laura, Mitch, (Evan) Travis, Nicole (Chris) step great-grandson Mark; and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Abe Banman; mother Helen Reimer; brother Wilfred Banman; stepfather Abe Reimer; infant brother David Reimer. Walter was born June 3, 1946 at Landsdown, MB and moved to South America at the age of two for a year. He was raised and received his education in the Pine Creek District, Manitoba. Walter was baptized on June 25, 1967 at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Brandon, MB and registered at the United Church in Fort McMurray. Walter was no simple man, many trades were under his belt. From carpenter to Heavy Equipment Operator to Supervisor, he always took his job seriously and with great dedication. This took him throughout Manitoba across to Alberta. In the latter ten years, he was employed with Midwest Foods. Also, he enjoyed the little things in life, such as gong on wildlife drives, coffee club meetings, to chatting with the neighbour across the fence. But mostly, he adored his loving wife and showed real pride, when it came to his children and grandchildren. Finally, Walter also found his way back to Jesus and prayed for his family endlessly, hoping he could make a difference in some small way. He found great comfort in his favourite Psalm, Psalm 23. His final expressions were, "I love you all". Walter will be greatly missed! Funeral service was held on Monday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Evangelical Free Church of Carberry. Officiating were Pastor Will Feldbusch and Reverend Peggy Reid. Interment followed at Austin Summerfelder Cemetery. Special Poems, memories by step-grandchildren Jaicee, Laura, Mitchell, Travis and Nicole. Ministry in Songs Reg Downey; Organist Janet Sylvester; Bible Reading, Psalm 23, Rueben Friesen: Pallbearers: Rudy Funk, Toby Friesen, Ronnie Friesen, Larry Labuik, Don Zander and Wesley Enns. Honorary Pallbearers: Everyone who was in attendance. Refreshments were served by the Ladies Aid of the Evangelical Free Church, in the basement hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, those who would like to do so, may send a donation to the Childrens Wish Foundation at 350 St. Marys Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 415 1st Street, Brandon, MB R7A 2W8 or the Carberry Childcare Co-operative. Instead of Thank You cards being sent out a donation in Walters memory will be made to all three charities on your behalf. My precious Darlin Walter - You have gone on a journey, I cannot yet take how wonderful for you, how lonely for me. We have parted for a time but we will meet again to part no more. In faith, all I can do is to place my shattered heart in the hands of God. Your ever loving wife Rose

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2003