LOUIS JEROME CLAEYS

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LOUIS JEROME CLAEYS September 5, 1922 - March 14, 2004 Peacefully on March 14, 2004 at Ste Anne Hospital, Ste Anne, MB. Louis passed away at the age of 81, with his family by his side. Louis is survived by his loving wife Jean of 54 years; son Garry; grandchildren, Tiffany and Chrystal; daughter Brenda (husband Arnold) very special granddaughter Sandy-Lynn, known to him as My Girl; grandsons, Scott and Sheldon; brothers-in-law, Leo Van Haute, Ed Novak, Rodrick Ross (Margaret) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alida and Jules Claeys; sisters, Evelyn Novak (1979) of Winnipeg, Madeleine Van Haute (1993) of Winnipeg; brother Cyril Claeys (1986) of San Antonio, TX. Louis lived most of his life in Fort Garry. His younger years were spent with his family on their dairy farm. He then spent a number of years delivering milk for Royal Dairies, then spent two years as a wheelwright for Winnipeg Wheel. In 1953 he went into business for himself as tire sales and service, known as Aynsely Tire Service. Louis retired in 1974, spending six months down south and six months at his lake cottage, he was able to enjoy life and his retirement with Jean for 29 years. Louis was a member of the Belgium Club and Elks Lodge. In his younger years, he loved to bowl, sponsoring two teams at the All Star Lanes and Birchwood Bowling Alley. Special thanks to Dr. Lemoine and hospital staff for all the tender loving care and comfort you gave our dad. Also thanks to Ste Anne and Steinbach homecare for the special care that was given over the past two years. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with Rev. Hugo Unrah officiating. God saw him getting tired, A cure was not to be. So He wrapped him in His loving arms, And whispered "Come with me." He suffered much in silence, His spirit did not bend, He faced his pain with courage, Until the very end. He tried so hard to stay with us, His fight was all in vain, God took him to his loving home And freed him from all pain. We love you and will miss you forever, Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arthritis Society, 105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2004