HARVEY MOWATT

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HARVEY MOWATT Peacefully, on Thursday September 2, 2004 at the Fisher Personal Care Home, Dad passed away after a courageous battle with diabetes complications, at the age of 74 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; sons, Ken (Linda), Leslie (Donna), Chris (Wanda) daughters, Valerie (Clifford) Jonasson, Marilyn (Harold) McDonald; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren He will also be will missed by his brother Tom; sisters-in-law, Laura, Allie, Evelyn, Joan and Myrtle; brother-in-law, Roland Lea and many nieces and nephews and his special friend Bev. Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Katie; brothers, William, Allan, Peter, Percy, Arthur, Lester and Wallace; sisters, Nellie, Priscilla, Esther and Doreen. Dad was born on November 15, 1929 in a tent on Matheson Island. He lived there until moving to Pine Dock, where he married Dorothy and resided until his passing. He started fishing and trapping at a very early age and continued for 50 years until his illness prevented him from doing what he loved best. Dad could always be seen every spring sitting in his boat patiently waiting with his dogs for the ice to melt. He was happiest when surrounded by his family and the ringing noise of his grandchildren, in his house. Grandpa took special interest in all his grandchildren. He always wanted to know where everyone was and what they were doing. He never thought twice about doing special tasks that his grandchildren wanted done, like setting a net to get sunfish stones. Harvey was a good provider and we always had fresh fish and game no matter what time of year it was. At dads request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 6th at 2:00 p.m.. in the Pine Dock Community Hall with Pastor Trudy Thorarinson officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date. Harveys honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Christian, Damon, Leslie- John, Kyle, James, Mackenzie, Shelley, Crystal, Kimberly, Jodi, Kendra, Joleen, Hailey and Meghan. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Percy E. Moore Hospital for their care over the past months. As well, to the staff at the Fisher Personal Care Home for their care during his short stay there. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Riverton Hnausa Lutheran Church or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway St. Wpg, MB R3C 0S6. Rest in peace Grandpa. Dad, Harvey we will miss you greatly. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 04, 2004