JOHN KRAHN

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JOHN KRAHN Peacefully, with his loving family at his side, John passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. His gregarious, powerful presence and sense of humour touched all who knew him and in his final days, his dignity, strength and calming demeanour carried his family through this very difficult time. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart Ellie, wife of 48 years; five children and ten grandchildren, Kim/Don (Stacey, Jeremy), Terry/Rick (Blane, Treana), Debbie/Hugh (Brett), Blake/Connie (Micayla, Nadia) and Lezlie/Greg (Jeff, Jamie) and granddaughter, Sarah McCullough. He is also survived by four brothers, four sisters, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary; brother Neil; and sisters, Agnes and Ann. John was a very intelligent man and loved doing crossword puzzles on a daily basis. He was known for comical one liners/quips that would either make you laugh or shake your head in wonderment. People loved to be around John because he had that presence that made you want to be with him to ride on the coat tails of his warmth and amazing energy. John was employed with the CPR from 1956 to 1964, started a career with the St. Vital Fire Dept. in 1964 and retired as a Captain of the Winnipeg Fire Department in 1995. He was the central force of his family as he was bigger than life - a force of nature of all the different seasons. He will be missed greatly by all his family and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Olweny for his care, understanding and compassion, the oncology nurses for their care, the St. Boniface staff in Emergency, 5B and 5E, and to Dr. Dhaliwal for his comforting words. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will be held at Glen Eden Funeral Home on Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. Service will conclude in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2V6. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign The Book of Condolences at: www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2005