JOHN H. CALDER

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JOHN H. CALDER June 29, 1921 - January 6, 2012 John Calder passed away peacefully in his sleep at Vita Personal Care Home, Friday, January 6, 2012. John is survived by his loving family: children Hazel (Bill) Bochinski, Cameron (Betty), Glen (MaryAnne), Elaine Smith, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his wife Effie, his parents, George and Hazel, brother Ralph, sisters-in-law Annie Steinke and Irene Calder, brothers-in-law Earl and Clarence Craig, Reinhold Steinke, son-in-law Bruce Smith, and grandson Cory Smith. John was born June 29, 1921, and raised in Winnipeg by his Aunt Annie after his mother passed away in his first year. John attended Champlain, Machray and St. John's High Schools. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Diploma in Agriculture in 1941. He married Effie Craig in 1942 and they farmed at Carlowrie until retiring to Franklin Manor, Dominion City, then Elmdale Court and Woodhaven Manor, Steinbach, Greendale Estates, Grunthal and lastly Vita Personal Care Home. We wish to thank all the Home Care staff, nurses and medical staff who supported John in his journey of life. A special thanks to the staff at Vita Personal Care Home for the care given to John over these last few weeks. John was a farmer all his life. He also drove school bus for 20 years for Boundary School Division. He loved both jobs and made many long lasting connections with people. John also was very involved in the communities he lived in. He was Secretary of the Carlowrie School for many years. He held many positions within the Newbridge and Green Ridge United Churches. In recent years Steinbach United was his home church. He was actively involved in 4-H when we children were growing up. John and Effie represented the Dominion City Golden Centre at Eastman MSOS. John spent many happy hours at Steinbach 55+. He loved to play cards, especially crib which he played till the end. Cam played a game of crib with Dad last Monday. Family and friends were very important to him. John and Effie loved travelling especially those camping, fishing or shopping trips with family or friends. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2:00 p.m., at Green Ridge United Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Green Ridge United Church Memorial Fund, c/o Glen Calder, Box 7, Carlowrie, MB R0A 0G0; or the charity of your choice. Mom and Dad are reunited again. A loving Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa whom we will miss. Thank you for the memories. We'll love you forever. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2012