ABRAHAM B. FUNK

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ABRAHAM B. FUNK With joy and sad hearts we announce the passing of Abraham B. Funk at the age of 85 and with some of his children and one grandchild at his side, on Monday, February 13, 2012. He passed away at the Lions Manor in Winnipeg, MB. Left to carry his legacy are his five sons and five daughters David, Shirley, Mary, Catherine, Daniel, Ruth, Jonathan, Grace, Andrew, Timothy and their families. Also, left to mourn are his five brothers, Jim, Henry, Herman, Bill, David and his three sisters, Agatha, Katherine and Susie. He was predeceased by his loving wife Helen and his parents, Abram and Agatha Funk as well as by his brothers Corney, John, Peter, and younger brother and his oldest daughter. Dad was born and raised in Barkfield, MB and as a young man growing up his father used to haul wood in his truck. Following his Dad's footsteps he bought an old 1947 Ford Truck and hauled firewood also along with some brothers. Dad and his brother Bill around the age of 20 worked at the Free Press. He then worked for many years at the Modern Dairies Plant in Winnipeg, making our favourite dessert, ice cream. Later on in life he tried Dairy Farming five miles south of Steinbach, and then close to retirement he moved into town. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach with viewing before the service at 10:00 a.m. The interment at Heritage Cemetery will follow the service. Memory night/viewing and prayers will be held February 17 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional following. Should friends/family so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, PO Box 1073; Stn. Main; Winnipeg, MB R3C 2X4. Many special thanks to the Lions Manor staff and everyone who partook in these arrangements. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2012