ABE FUCHS

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ABE FUCHS Peacefully, in the presence of his wife, Abe Fuchs passed away on June 28, 2005 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his soul mate, Agatha of 50 years; two children, Jim (Krystal) and Beve (Norm); grandchildren, Nikki, Kendra, Rae-Dawn, Victoria, Dylan; siblings, Minnie, Leonard, Viola, Marianne, Karl (Evelyn), Helen (Jake) and Waldo (Marge); two special aunts, Minnie and Agnes. Abe was born, November 9, 1927 on the family farm in Lowe Farm to Emil and Annie Fuchs. His construction career began with 10 years for Paul Braun Construction and the Department of Highways. He was renowned for his exceptional skills as a grader operator for 35 years with the RM of Hanover. He wed Agatha Friesen September 10, 1955 and they became inseparable. Retiring in 1991, they took immense pleasure in camping and maintaining their acreage in Kleefeld. The granddaughters have fond memories of frequent sleepovers. This blissful period abruptly ended in 2004 with a fall resulting in renal failure. Abe struggled valiantly to recover. He kept his amazing foresight and analytical mind to the end. It was these skills and the devotion of his wife that enabled him to prolong his life for more than a year while we learned how to let him go. The family is grateful for the gift of each one of these days. A celebration of Abe's life will be held Monday, July 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the CMC church at 479 Hanover St., Steinbach with viewing from 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at the Steinbach Heritage Cemetery will follow. Active pallbearers will be his nephews, Edward, John, Travis and Russell Friesen, Patrick Fuchs and Richard Chomokovski. Flowers gratefully declined, but donations in Abe's memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, 730 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8 would be appreciated. Special thanks to the many friends, family, United Church and staff at the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital for their care and support during Abe's illness. Don't grieve for me, for now I am free I'm following the path that God laid for me, I took His hand, when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found my place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembering the joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savoured much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all that brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free. So long, farewell, till we meet again. STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 02, 2005