VAUGHAN HUMPHREYS

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VAUGHAN HUMPHREYS Vaughan Humphreys passed away in Winnipeg on November 22, 2004. Predeceased by his parents, William (1943) and Janet (nee Jones, 1979) brothers, Pryce (1998) and John (1997) sister Betty Adams (1998) his first wife Edna (nee Everett, 1971) and his second wife Josie (Restiaux, 2001). Vaughan is survived by a son Grant; daughter-in-law Marianne; and daughters, Jan (Bob) Petri of Falcon Lake, MB and Sallie (Jerry) Pierson of Estevan, SK. He is also survived by grandsons, Michael and Wayne Humphreys and Jay Pierson of Estevan; granddaughters, Karla Petri (Rick Hawe) and Robin Petri (Dane Doleman) both of Vancouver, BC, Darcy Pierson and Kelly Pierson (Logan Martin) both of Estevan; and three great-grandchildren, Griffen and Zoe Hawe and Riley Doleman all of Vancouver. His sister Marge Mercier of Winnipeg also survives him. Vaughan was born on September 4, 1915 in Fort Garry, leaving school at age 12 to work in the family business, William Humphreys Fort Rouge Dairy. After the death of his father, Vaughan moved his family to Winnipeg where he was hired by the City of Winnipeg, retiring in 1978. Vaughan enjoyed his cottages at Colmans Tourist Park, Eleanor Lake and lastly White Lake. He was an excellent gardener and an avid fisherman and hunter. Good times were spent dancing and socializing at the Belgian Club and the German Club. Vaughan has been a resident of Concordia Place Personal Care Home since November 2000. Sincere appreciation is extended to the 3rd floor staff, Concordia Place for their compassionate care and to Marge Mercier, Elaine Bennett, Shirley Jackson and Laraine Thio for their visits and many acts of kindness. Funeral services will be held at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway on Friday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Vital Parish Cemetery on Crescent Drive. Donations may be made to Concordia Place Recreation Fund, Concordia Hospital Foundation, 1095 Concordia Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2K 3S8. To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind is Not to Die THOMSON Funeral Home - 669 Broadway - 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2004