WALTER LINDEBLOM

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WALTER LINDEBLOM Peacefully on November 1, 2004, Walter Lindeblom passed away on his 82nd birthday at the Deer Lodge Centre. He was predeceased by his wife Ella in 2000, daughter Diane in 1975 and brother Ken. Walter is survived by three children, Murray (Debra), Judy (Gerry), John (Selma) grandchildren, Jeremy, Nikolee, Samantha, John, Keira, Erika and Derek; great-grandson Drake; brother Stanley (Janet) close friends, Ruth and Yvonne; Deer Lodge pals, Lloyd and Roy. Walter was born November 1, 1922 in Scotsguard, SK and spent his youth in both Brock and Marshall, SK. Enlisting in 1942, Walter served overseas in England with the Bomber Command. Following the war, Walter helped his father set up a Massey - Harris dealership in Lashburn, SK. In 1949 he re-enlisted in the forces and served as an aero - engine mechanic. Following retirement from the military at age 47 he worked as an inspector of small engine parts for Standard Aero until cancer forced him to leave the work force in 1984. Walter married in Lloydminster in 1946, and he and his wife had a wonderful 54 years together. Walter had happy memories of their family times and credited his wife with placing the family first. They visited all of the United States except Hawaii and Alaska. He was a member of both the Canadian Legion and the Masonic Order. Walter attended chapel regularly at Deer Lodge and believed strongly in the power of prayer. He appreciated the kindness of his children and grandchildren. Thank you to the staff at Deer Lodge, T5, Cafeteria and Recreation for their excellent care. "Miss you already Dad" In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deer Lodge Foundation, 2109 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Deer Lodge Chapel with a reception following the service. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 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 Nov 02, 2004