RONALD GILBERT SODER

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RONALD GILBERT SODER Ronald Gilbert Soder, beloved husband of the late Joyce (Dixon) Soder, passed away Friday, December 3, 2004, at Elkwood Manor Personal Care Home, Elkhorn, MB. Ron was born on August 19, 1919, to Frank and Margaretta (Olsen) Soder at Miniota, MB. Ron is survived by his children, Martin (Ruth) of Acton, ON, Carol (Don) Ogaranko of Sherwood Park, AB, and Larry (Mary) of Lakefield, ON. He is lovingly remembered by grandchildren, Tom (Heather), Greg (Sonia), Joanne (Michael) Bortnick; and great-grandson Alan Ogaranko, all of Edmonton, AB, Vicki Soder of Acton and Amanda and Mark Soder of Lakefield. Ron will also be missed by sisters, Margaret Anderson and Fern Scotney; and brother Norman (Audrey). Ron was predeceased by his wife Joyce; parents Frank and Margaretta; sister Ida; sister and brother-in-law Gladys and Wilford Bittore; brothers-in-law, Norman Scotney and John Anderson; and grandson Bart Soder. In the early years of their life together, Ron and Joyce farmed in the Two Creeks District from 1939 to 1956. From there they moved to Selkirk, MB, where Ron was employed by the Gilbart Funeral Home. He remained a faithful employee of Gilbarts until his retirement in 1982 when he and Joyce retired to Elkhorn. While living in Selkirk, Ron served on the Selkirk United Church Board for many years and was Church Treasurer for 14 years. Ron was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 2 in Selkirk and served as Master of the Lodge for a period of time. After retiring to Elkhorn, Ron took on the duties of the groundskeeper of Elkhorn Golf Club and was very proud of the improvements he made there. He also enjoyed curling and his time at the Leisure Centre, as well as the many shuffleboard tournaments he participated in. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Elkhorn, Monday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Beth Kerr officiating. Interment will take place at Elkhorn Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may call at Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden, Sunday, December 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a time of viewing and visitation. For those who desire, memorial tributes may be made to Elkwood Manor (Elkhorn) Memorial Fund in Rons memory. G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 04, 2004