HERBERT LEONARD (BERT) ASHER

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HERBERT LEONARD (BERT) ASHER November 22, 1926 - August 31, 2005 Peacefully, at the Selkirk General Hospital after a lengthy illness and a courageous fight, Bert Asher, aged 78 years of Selkirk, went to be with his Lord. Bert was predeceased by his parents, Len and Marie; his sister Louise and brother Alfred. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, June; sons, Terry (Lynda), Garry (Sharon) and Cameron (Joann); daughters, Sharon (Frank), Shelley (Wayne) and Charlene (Brent); 14 grandchildren; 12 and a half great-grandchildren; his brother Chuck (Fran); sisters, Dora (Doug) and Marie (Ed), numerous nieces and nephews, special friends including, The Dorothy Lake Clan . Dad's work career was mostly in the mechanical field and his later years were spent as a commissionaire. Dad was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Selkirk with Rev. Matthew Brough officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Clements Cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lindenschmidt, palliative care workers, homecare workers, Veterans Affairs, the staff at the Selkirk General Hospital and Rev. Matthew Brough for the loving care shown to our dad. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Palliative Care Unit at the Selkirk General Hospital. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2005