VALTYR (WALTER) JOSEPHSON

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VALTYR (WALTER) JOSEPHSON November 2, 1929 - December 6, 2004 Peacefully, in the early morning of December 6, 2004, with his loving wife and children by his side Dad passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Dad leaves to mourn and cherish his memory; his loving wife of 52 years Margret; his children, Linda (Cameron) Benediktson, Carol (Paul) Graham, Cindy (Lorne) Harasym, Wanda (Tim) Anderson, Mona (Gordon) Johnson, Steven (Kirsten) Josephson. Afis precious grandchildren, Kristjon, Sigmundur and Johann (Mandy) Benediktson, Jodi and Mark Graham, Lorne (Joanne), Curtis and Laura Lee (Jeff) Harasym, Brett and Drew Anderson, Brandon and Stephanie Johnson, Willow and Soren Josephson; his great-grandchildren, Logan Harasym and Sidney Finnbogason-Benediktson. Dads only brother Oli P. Josephson. Dad is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law; Paul Chopek, Norma (Don) Torbert, Thelma Lomenda, Norman (Josie) Isfjord, Elert Isfjord (Darlene), Marvin Isfjord (Maria), Herman (Verda) Isfjord, Pat (Jim) Gottfried and Bob Prise. Dad will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his infant daughter, Susan; his loving parents, Sigmundur and Margaret Josephson; and also his birth parents, Oli and Rosa Josephson; sister Mona Chopek; and in-laws, Norman and Katie Isfjord; sisters in-law, Rosebjorg Josephson, Katherine Guttormson-Prise, Daisey Isfjord, Jean Isfjord; brothers in-law, Jimmy Guttormson and Art Lomenda. Dad was born on November 2, 1929 at Melstadur, the Josephson homestead south of Gimli. On August 9, 1952 he married his sweetheart Margret Isfjord and together they raised their six children at their home in Gimli. Dad was a very kind and generous man who never judged anyone and treated everyone as his equal. He has instilled many of these fine qualities in his children. Dads love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was unconditional. Afi will be remembered with love and affection. At a very early age Dad became a fisherman setting his first net with his father on Lake Winnipeg. Sixty years later his final net was set with his son, Steven. During these years Dad fished many locations on the Lake making life long friends. Not only was Dad an able and skilled fisherman he was also a talented carpenter and mechanic. Dad was very proud of his Icelandic Heritage. In 1998 Dad made his first trip to Iceland where he was treated like royalty by many relatives and especially one close family friend, Helga Gudmunsdottir. Sharing his fond memories of this trip with his family will stay in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held at the Gimli Lutheran Church on Thursday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Johnson officiating. In keeping with Dads wishes a private graveside service will be held prior to the memorial service. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Smith, Gerald Bennett, Calvin Firman, Dave Skoropata, Gordie and Gusti Jacobson. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. R.C. Patel, physician and long time family friend for being so compassionate towards our family. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts" to the nursing staff at the Gimli Community Health Center and Palliative Home Care Service who treated our Dad like their own - you are all special "angels". Dad has touched the hearts of many and his memory will be cherished by all. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Walters memory to the Gimli Community Health Centre "Healing Garden", Box 250, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. Dear Dad, We hope you have found the perfect fishing spot in heaven, may the fish be plentiful. We love you with all our hearts Dad/Afi and will miss you always. Goda Nott Pabbi Minn Allt I Besta Lagi NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2004