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ALFRED B. SANDER, REV.
Born: Apr 04, 1925
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALFRED B. SANDER, REV. Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, Alfred B. Sander died at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit, with his family at his side. He will be greatly missed by his wife Ruth, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Vernon (Joanne) Heather, Kristoffer (Candace); Lee. (Lois) Krista (Dave) and children Ellis, Anna, Naomi and Joel; Jean, Leah; Neil (Valerie) Lani (David), Andrew; Lois (Brian) Alanna, Kent and Rachel; Eleanor (Ingemar); Lisa (Roland) Kevin, Melanie and Sarah; Susan (Alan) Julianna, Daniel, Katrina, Jonathan and Nicholas; sister Ruth, brother Carl (Elsie); in-laws: Arlene, Muriel, Ray, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: First wife Marie, sisters Carrie, Esther, brother Alvin, in-laws Fred, Oscar, Edna and Mac. Alf was born April 4, 1925 and grew up on a Swedish immigrant farm in Shenston, ON. After service in the Second World War, he married Marie in 1946, finished his education and in 1953 began his ordained ministry in Stockholm, SK. His faithful and joyful service to God continued in Atikokan, ON, Gimli, MB, LCA Central Canada Synod and Luther Village. Alf married Ruth in 1978 and retired from Luther Village in 1985, whereupon he entered into many interim ministries, the longest being nine years in Teulon/Inwood. Alf was an ordinary man who had an extraordinary effect on the lives of all whom he touched. His diverse interests made him an exciting, unique and well integrated man with a big heart for all. He was truly devoted to ministry and the people he served. Alf was a gift of God to us on earth. The family extends a grateful thank you to all those who served as caregivers. A memorial service to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 21 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota Street. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in Alf's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, Messiah Lutheran Church Restoration Fund, 400 Rouge Road, Winnipeg, MB R3K 1K3, or a charity of your choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2005
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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So sorry to hear the news.Alf married us 27 years ago this July 1 around my parents back yard pool in Gimli MB.We had the Robinson Store back then.He was a fun loving'kind'great man.We are living in Westbank Bc now for 17 years and have often talked about Alf and the family.Church Curling Etc.As we can not be there are prayers to and with family and friends will be TC Rick and Shawn. - Posted by: Rick and Shawn Smith (Friend) on: Feb 20, 2005
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I am so sad to hear about the death of your dad and grandad. I have clear memories of conversations and interactions with him from my summer and fall at Luther Village that were valuable to me and I have carried with me throughout my life. I share in your sorrow and send you my sympathies. Dorcas - Posted by: Dorcas Kunkel (Friend) on: Feb 19, 2005
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Dear Ruth, Lee, Neil, Lois, Eleanor and all: Alf served the church faithfully,with good humour; I remember arguing with him at LV about needing more crayons for the sugar shack. He asked was I letting the kids eat the crayons! Alf asked me when I was pastor in Bergland if, when the time came that his sister in Emo died, would I let him officiate.I appreciated his respect for me as pastor. No doubt there will be many good stories on Monday night! May God comfort you all, give you peace Lynn and Bob Granke Brett ( a friend of Katrina's from LV). - Posted by: Lynn Granke (Co-Worker) on: Feb 19, 2005