ARNI GILLIS

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ARNI GILLIS 1918 - 2005 Peacefully with his family by his side, Arni Gillis passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at Boundary Trails Health Centre, R.M. of Stanley, MB, at the age of 86 years. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Helga; daughter Joyce (Jim) Barron; sons, Jim (Janice), Lawrence (Dena) and Allen (Kerri); grandchildren, Michael, Amy (Chris) Henderson, Marni, Lonnie, Jeremy, Jordan, Paige, Wyatt; and great-granddaughter Haylee; sisters, Olive Gillis and Sigga (Charles) Hildebrand; brothers, Frank and John Gillis; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ragnar and Salome Gillis; brothers, Ragnar and Oscar Gillis; sister-in-law June Gillis; brother-in-law Arni Gillis; and grandson Matthew Gillis. Arni was born September 14, 1918, on the family farm in the 1-6 District south of Morden, MB. The eldest son of Ragnar and Salome Gillis, he grew up helping on the farm, receiving his education at Elk Creek and Lindal Schools. On November 22, 1947, he married Helga Isaacson and together they shared almost 58 years raising their family and working on the farm until retiring to Morden in 1987. Arni was a quiet, kind and gentle man. He loved his family and treasured each of his relatives, neighbours and friends very much. He was well loved and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a great baseball fan and enjoyed many years playing shortstop on the 106 team. He was an active community member involved with the United Way, the Icelandic Cemetery, the Elk Creek School Board and many other events throughout the years. Funeral service was held at St. Paul's United Church, Morden, on Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Doug Craig officiating. Interment followed at the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery, in care of John Olafson, 10 Glenview Dr., Morden, MB R6M 2A8, or the Boundary Trails Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, Box 2000, Winkler, MB R6W 1H8. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden In care of arrangements www.wiebefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2005