LEIFUR JOHN EINARSON

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LEIFUR JOHN EINARSON On January 11, 2004, at the E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale, MB, beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leifur John Einarson, aged 83 years, of Lundar, MB. Leifurs memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 55 years, Evangeline (Eva) his daughter Merle Anderson (Conrad) his son Grant (Kathy) his granddaughter Tammy Bergthorson (John) his grandsons, Ward Howardson and Robert and Ryan Einarson; his great-grandchildren, Jamie Lee, John and Rachel Bergthorson; his brother Dennis (Brenda) sisters, Helen (Howard), Jocelyn (Tubby) and Mercedes (Mercy) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Snaebjorn and Gudridur; his son Howard John (Lucky) brothers, Magnus, Olafur, Carl and Halldor; and sisters, Thordis and Lillian. Leifur was born at home, December 4, 1920, in Lundar. He recalled his childhood years as happy ones and always had humourous and interesting stories to relate. At Minto Armouries on July 11, 1940, he enlisted into the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. Two days later he was on a train to Halifax where he boarded the troop ship The Empress of Australia. After 10 days at sea, he arrived in Gourock, Scotland. From there he took a train to Farnbourough, England, then on to Leatherhead, England. He later transferred to the Royal Canadian Service Corps No. 8 Field Ambulance. He served in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Central Mediterranean Area. After being honourably discharged September 10, 1945, he returned home on the Dutch ship The New Amsterdam, spending three and one-half days at sea. Leifur married Evangeline Malcolm March 12, 1948. They, along with Leifurs brother Carl, owned and operated the Veterans Cafe in Lundar until it burned in January of 1950. Leifur was an earnest and hard worker. Most often his work would take him away from home. He always put his familys needs before his own, even sacrificing being with his family for more than one Christmas in order to provide for us. He tended bar at the old Lundar Hotel, worked for his uncle Joe Gislason at Joes float factory, worked at the Swan Creek Hatchery, trapped, was a commercial fisherman, worked for Manitoba Hydro, BACM, Brodsky Construction, for J. S. Sigfusson & Sons summers as a heavy equipment operator and for Sigfusson Transportation Company winters, hauling freight and fuel to remote northern communities. He worked as a grader operator for Manitoba Highways and Transportation from 1975 to 1986, at which time he retired. He loved to watch sports of any kind in winter and spent many long hours tending to his garden in summer. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served as Treasurer for the Lundar Branch for a time. Leifur was an excellent cook and was often called upon to man the flapjack griddle at various functions. He loved music, especially when Eva would strike up a tune on her fiddle. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Neil Burnett and the excellent nursing staff at the E. M. Crowe Hospital; also, a very special thank you to Patty Johnson for her professionalism, kindness and compassion during our difficult time. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to the Lundar Lutheran Church, Lundar,MB R0C 1Y0. Arrangements by: Arnason Funeral Homes Ltd. Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 \r

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2004