EARL MERLIN GRIER

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EARL MERLIN GRIER Peacefully following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Merlin Grier on January 30, 2005 at the age of 82 years at Emerson Health Centre. He will be sadly missed. Earl is survived by his wife Irene; children, Diane (David), Wayne (Sylvia), Ron (Donna), Gail (Steve); stepchildren, Sandra (Brian), Karen (Brian), Delores; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Norman, Murray, Alvin, Neale, Allan, Brian; five sisters, Ethel, Lenora, Vera, Lillian, Joyce; many nieces and nephews. Earl was predeceased by his first wife Kay on September 20, 1985 and brother Andy Grier on October 15, 2000. Earl grew up on the family farm in Woodmore, MB, joined the Air Force at an early age, continued his public service for the next 38 years in the Whiteshell Provincial Park until his retirement in 1983. Retirement returned him to home turf in Ridgeville, St Pierre Jolys and Emerson. This background formed Earl's sense of family, loyalty, honesty, community, hard work and love of life in general. Lifelong involvement in community events, fundraising and helping neighbours were very important to Earl. His involvement with the Masonic Lodge and later the Royal Canadian Legion were special to him. Special joys in life including hunting, fishing, swimming, travel, curling as well as gadget design. His quick wit and sharp one liners were often a good setup for the teasing that may follow. A celebration of Earl's life will be held on Thursday, February 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenridge United Church (approximately five miles east of Dominion City) with Rev. Bev Ward presiding over the service. A private family interment will take place. Following the service, a gathering of friends will be held at Ridgeville Community Hall. Earl made it very apparent to his family how greatful he was to have had such loving care in both Morris and Emerson Hospitals. From his family Our Heartfelt Thanks . If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2005