OLAF VERNON SUND

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OLAF VERNON SUND May 22, 1922 - September 22, 2004 Suddenly on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, Vernon Sund passed away at the Stonewall Hospital. Survived by Dorothy (Puddifant) his wife of 55 years; sons, Gordon and Allan; grandchildren, Andrew and Carmen, Trevor and Allana; sister Mary Laing and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Henry Norman Sund and Annie (Broadfoot) Sund; brother Norman and sister Henrietta. Vernon was born and raised in Woodlands. He spent many years as a carpenter, on grain elevator construction and greenhouse construction. When he returned to Woodlands to commence farming, he still built many houses locally. Vernon was keenly interested in his community serving many years as a municipal councillor, as a school trustee on both the Woodlands Consolidated School Board and the Interlake School Division, a vestry member of St. Georges Anglican Church, and a founding member of Oak Park Lodge. A highlight of his service was receiving his Life Membership pin from the Union of Manitoba Municipalities having served over 35 years. During his later years his mobility was hindered by his progressing muscular dystrophy culminating in his use of a wheelchair. In spite of this, he still maintained his cheerful disposition. A memorial service will be held in Woodlands Community Hall on Monday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. John Stennett will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Park Lodge Expansion Fund, c/o Jean Marshall, Woodlands, MB. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2004