HARVEY WEGNER

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HARVEY WEGNER With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Harvey on April 9, 2004 at the Grace Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lee of 56 years of marriage; three daughters, Diana Wegner of White Rock, BC, Debbie Burns (Bruce) of Winnipeg, Shelley Trach (Wayne) of Winnipeg; four grandchildren, Damien, Trina, Jennifer, and Daniel; five great-grandchildren, Emily, Jamie, Gillian, Luke and Cameron; sister Pearl Fraser of Don Mills, ON and nephew Brent and niece Kim. Harvey will also be missed by many friends and extended family. Harvey was born in Winnipeg on February 21, 1924 to Henry and Katherine Wegner (Brockie). He enlisted in the Airforce at 18 years of age with the 162 Squadron. He achieved the rank of Warrant Officer and was discharged in 1945. Harvey worked for the Public Press as a bookbinder for 46 years and retired in 1986. During that time he was very active in his union. For many years he was a member of the Valour Road Curling Club and the St. James Legion Billiard Team. Through his retirement, he participated in the Over Sixty Club and continued to pursue his love of golf, curling and billiards. Despite his failing health, Harvey carried on as best as he could and recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends. He will be loved and remembered for his quiet thoughtfulness, his warmth and steadiness, and his enduring good nature and good will. The family would like to extend their thanks to the caring and professional staff of the Third Floor North, Grace Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, 1755 Portage Ave. with reception to follow. Private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grace General Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. 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 Apr 12, 2004