PHILLIP PERTSON

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PHILLIP PERTSON Suddenly, but peacefully, at his residence on August 6, 2004, Phillip Pertson, aged 72 years, a longtime resident of Winnipeg Beach. Phillip was born in Foley, MB, on November 24, 1931. He later moved to Winnipeg Beach, then to Thompson where he worked at Inco for a few years before moving back to Winnipeg Beach where he worked at various jobs throughout the years. Phillip was a very independent, free spirited man who lived his life by his own beliefs. He was very well known throughout the community, and was a friend to all. He will always be remembered most vividly by most people, riding his bike and visiting with his coffee friends. He was predeceased by his father Mike in 1966; his mother Nettie in 1983. He leaves surviving his only sister Mary (John) Troyan; and special niece Deborah; and his many friends. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg Beach with Father Peter Chorney officiating. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. VICHNAYA PAMYAT Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2004