JOHN "ERIC" GREEN -

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JOHN "ERIC" GREEN 1924 - 2003 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Eric Green, on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the Brandon General Hospital. Eric leaves to cherish his precious memory, his wife of 47 years, Ella (nee Kovar), his daughter Sharon (Ron) Bittner, son John (Evelyn) Green, and six grandchildren, Trevor, Ashlee, Brittany McLeod, Gabrielle, Austin, and Desiree Green. He also leaves to mourn sister-in-law Mary (Bill) OHanka, brother-in-law Rudy (Geraldine) Kovar, nieces Valerie and Diane Kovar and nephew David (Stephanie) Kovar and family, along with numerous cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Sarah and John Green. Eric was born on October 26, 1924 on the family farm in Treherne, Manitoba. He worked on the family farm his entire life, first with his father and later with his son. Eric attended Treherne School. He was a fiercely dedicated man to the organizations he supported. He was a 4-H member and later a leader for 33 years, director of the Treherne Agricultural Society for 50+ years. Served many years on the Treherne United Church Board, Director of the Holland Agricultural Fall Fair. He was a member of the Treherne Mens Curling Club and the local Farmers Curling Club. Eric also was a dedicated Treherne Co-op member for many years and was one of the original members who helped to build a Co-op store in Treherne, and later was a director of the Carman Co-op. On October 13, 1956 he married Ella (nee Kovar) of Glenboro and resided at the family homestead in Treherne until his death. Eric was a man of few words, but when it came to his six grandchildren he loved to tell anyone who would listen about their many activities and escapades. He enjoyed watching them at their sporting events and was the biggest fan. He was affectionately known to his grandchildren as PaPa and The Candy Man. Many an occasion you could see PaPa at the local Co-op buying chocolate milk and Kit Kat bars. The routine of frisking the Candy Man on his way in the door was a routine that made for great memories for all of his grandchildren. His love of the farm and his cattle will live on in the hearts of his family for years to come. Funeral service will be held in the Treherne United Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Jim Haupt and Reverend Catherine Allan officiating. Interment in Bethel cemetery. Pallbearers Trevor McLeod, David Kovar, Murray Wray, Floyd Darling, Ray Timmerman, and Keith Gorrie. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Tiger Mountain Pool "Building Fund", or the Manitoba Lung Association. T.J. Burnett - Budz Funeral Service of Holland, Manitoba in care of arrangements, 526-2380, 1-866-526-2606.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2003