ARGYLE CURTIS SNEESBY

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ARGYLE CURTIS SNEESBY Argyle Curtis Sneesby passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2004, at the Neepawa Health Centre with his wife Elizabeth and Rev. Joe Ball at his side. Argyle was born February 12, 1926, in the old Neepawa Hospital. He lived in the districts of Glenholm and Winchester with his parents Albert and Jane Sneesby, five brothers and seven sisters. He received his education at Winchester School. Argyle moved with his family to Woodside in 1944. That fall he enlisted with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, later transferring to the Royal Canadian Engineers where he served as a stationary engineer until 1946. Argyle returned to Neepawa in 1954 and married Elizabeth Vatcher on August 24, 1955, in the Neepawa United Church. Neepawa has been their home ever since. He worked for Neepawa Truck Service, MacDougalls Garage, and retired in 1988 after 15 years at the Neepawa & District Memorial Hospital. Those years at the Neepawa Hospital were his happiest as he enjoyed his work and fun times with his friends in all hospital departments. The hospital was always "home" to him. In 1990 he persuaded Elizabeth to start their business "Herbs for Health" and took an active part until his illness. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Charles and Bruce; sisters, Thelma, Barbara, Beatrice Jean and Darlene Pearl. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Elizabeth; "special family" Kerilyn and Kirk Pitaoulis, Janine Bamlett (fiance Kirt MacLean), Yvonne and John Bamlett; brothers, Arthur (Elma), Angus (Lorrie) and Gerald (Jackie) sisters, Doris (Lorne) Buchanan, Grace and Phyllis; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Argyle was a member of the Neepawa and District Wildlife Association, and a 50 year member of the Neepawa Branch No. 23 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, curling and golfing. He and Elizabeth enjoyed many business trips to various parts of North America, and pleasure trips to Prince Edward Island to visit friends and relatives. Interment was at the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, on Friday, November 26 with a Legion Honour Guard and Salute. A memorial service followed at the Neepawa United Church. Rev. Joe Ball officiated, assisted by Brent Buchanan. A loving tribute to "Uncle" was shared by his special girls, Kerilyn and Janine. As requested by Uncle Argyle, James and Erin Sneesby played a violin duet "Amazing Grace." Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Argyle to the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, 1435 Princess Ave., Brandon, MB R7A 0R6, or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, Brandon, 204-727-0330. Forever loved and missed by all who knew him!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2004