PALMI SIGURJON PALSSON

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PALMI SIGURJON PALSSON On Monday, March 8, 2004, Palmi Sigurjon Palsson passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Arborg and District Health Centre at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Thorgrimur and Gudrun; his siblings, Sigrun (1991), Helgi (1995), Haraldur (2002) and Soley (1997) brothers-in-law, Roy (1997) and Baldur (2002) and nieces, Barbara (1990) and Cheryl (1999). He leaves to mourn his passing his brother Steini (Inga) and sister Inga Danielson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born at Grenihild on July 10, 1917 where he resided all his life. He attended grades 1 to 8 at Island School and 9 to 11 in Arborg. He operated a small mixed farm in the beginning, working along with his brothers, developing it into a large cattle-grain operation raising prize winning Herefords. He fished on Lake Winnipeg and cut pulp and lumber. He retired from farming in 1995 at the age of 78. During his lifetime, he served his community on various boards. The most dear to his heart was the Unitarian Church Board and served as the secretary-treasurer for 52 years. He began his service in 1950 and was active until his passing. He was involved with the Unitarian Camp, both on the board and with the maintenance and repair. He was cutting the grass full throttle until he was 85 years old. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Arborg Co-Op and Haga Cemetery. He served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Island School, worked in the Crop Improvement Club and was involved in the Esjan Icelandic National League. He was a very strong supporter of the New Democratic Party. He also donated to all worthy community charities. Palmi was very proud of his Icelandic heritage and played a significant role in generously supporting the Valuing Icelandic Presence Campaign at the University of Manitoba. He was very fluent in the Icelandic language and spoke the language whenever possible to family and friends. Palmi was actively involved, always attending all family and community functions. He was a man of dignity, and neighbour and friend who was always ready to lend a hand or give his support to those who needed it. He always spent Christmas, birthdays and holidays with his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and even his great-great-nieces and nephews. He loved his family and was a very special uncle, where no occasion was complete without his presence. His face always lit up when he spent time with the children, always taking the time to express his interest in their lives. Palmi was well travelled. During his life, he travelled to Iceland twice, to Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico, and Western Canada. Palmi loved poetry and took pride in reciting numerous poems. He was a local historian and was quite knowledgeable about the genealogy of local residents and relatives. He was knowledgeable in many areas because of his great interest in everything. He was well loved and will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arborg Unitarian Church. Coffee will be served at the Geysir Community Hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arborg Unitarian Church or Camp. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2004