PETER MAKOWSKI

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PETER MAKOWSKI Suddenly but peacefully with family by his side at Stonewall Hospital on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Born September 8, 1924 at the family farm in Rossdale, MB. Peter had lived in the Stonewall district for the past 60 years. He married Marian Medwid on June 11, 1949 and they raised their family on their farm south of Stonewall. Dad retired from the farm in 1996 and moved into Crocus Manor, Stonewall, where he had many caring friends. Through the years, Dad enjoyed many years of farming, travelling, restoring his antique tractors, bowling, visiting with friends, spending time with his family and grandchildren, various pets including budgies, dogs and chickens. In his later years he could often be seen touring the town of Stonewall on his scooter, and he dearly loved a good game of cards. Peter is survived by his children, Bob (Terry), Ken, Dennis, Judy (Glen) and Randy (Shannon). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Robyn, Kristy, Alisyn, Travis and Colby and his sister Anne Bujan and family of Winnipeg and sister-in-law Eleanor Makowski and family of Teulon. He is also survived by Marian's brothers and sisters and families. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marian on August 12, 1989 whom he sorely missed, his parents Harry and Nettie and his younger brother Martin. Viewing will take place Sunday, March 20 at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. Pallbearers will be Wally Ewonchuk, Richard Medwid, George Medwid, John Medwid, Dave Harcus and Ted Spruyt. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank Dad's many friends in Crocus Manor for taking such good care of him. They were his second family. They would also like to thank Dr. Pinniger, the nurses and staff of Stonewall Hospital for making Dad's short stay as comfortable as possible. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2005