ALAN "AL" MORTON VESEY

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ALAN "AL" MORTON VESEY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Morton Vesey, Sunday, September 26, 2004 at St. Anthonys Hospital, The Pas, aged 74 years. Alan will be greatly missed by his wife, Earlene; stepdaughter, Lisa (Miles) Acorn, grandchildren, Bryce and Jenna, stepson, Rob Mutz, grandchildren, Samantha, Justin, Riley and Jordan, stepdaughter, Nicole Frosst, grandchildren, Kendra and Brianne, stepson, Darcy (Muriel) Richards, grandchildren, Matthew and Megan, stepdaughter, Marilyn (Ernie) Sandberg, grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Darrell, Cyril; sister, Shirley Belanger of Irvine, California; nephews and niece; numerous cousins in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and British Columbia; and many friends. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Eustace and Helen Vesey; his brother, Charles; and his first wife, Olive Richards. Alan was born Wednesday, February 12, 1930 to Dr. Eustace and Helen Vesey at Canora, SK. He attended school at Canora, Central Butte and Hanley, SK. Alan was employed by the CNR from 1947 to 1991. He worked in many little towns in Saskatchewan and arrived in The Pas in 1955. He always talked highly of his time with the CNR and of all the wonderful friendships he had with his co-workers. Al was an avid curler, golfer, card player and swimmer. He made the curling draws for the ladies bonspiel for years and always commented that "those ladies are always on top of everything." Al loved the challenge of the stock market, buying and selling from the age of 17. In 1968 Al and Jack Johnson started Johnson Travel. Al continued to work at CN during the day and planned many wonderful vacations for his clients in the evenings. Al married Earlene Mutz in 1989. After Al retired in 1991 he and Earlene enjoyed travelling around the world, spending summers at Crystal Lake and winters in Hawaii. Al was an active member of AA since 1962. He lived his life "One Day at a Time." Alan was a wonderful husband, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, September 29, 2:00 p.m. at Westminister United Church, The Pas, MB, with Rev. Dr. Marta Frascati Lochhead presiding. The Organists were Arlene Baschak and Joyce Clarke. The Urn Bearer was Miles Acorn. Following the interment prayers at Lakeside Cemetery, everyone was invited to a reception in the lower level of Westminster United Church. If friends so desire, donations to The Pas Health Complex Foundation for St. Anthonys Hospital, in care of Box 541, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4 or to a charity of choice, would be appreciated by Als family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2004