HARRY WINTHER

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HARRY WINTHER With full hearts we celebrate the life of Harry Winther. He passed away peacefully in Steinbach, Manitoba on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the age of 97. Harry was predeceased by his loving wife, Frances Rose Winther, sister Edith Brown, and sisters-in-law Janie Winther and Stephanie Stoye. Harry leaves behind two brothers: Kai Winther and Ernie (Susan) Winther. Harry is the proud father of son Neil Winther (Gisele) and two daughters Donna Dickey (Robert) and Corinne Edwards (Robert). He was a devoted Bestafar (grandfather) to four grandchildren: Colin Dickey (Krista), Jonathon Dickey (Kyla), Andrea Winther Klippenstein (Kevin) and Stephanie Winther (Allan). He also had the privilege of welcoming six great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Brianna, Cooper, Sydney, Natalie and Brynn. Harry was born on October 22, 1918 in Tversted, Denmark, on a farm that has remained in the Winther family since 1600. His family immigrated to Ostenfeld, Manitoba in 1927, where they began farming. Harry volunteered for the Canadian army in 1940, serving first with the Winnipeg Light Infantry and then with the Saskatoon Light Infantry. He served overseas in Sicily, South Africa, and England, and fought in the battle of Ortona in Italy. He received five medals for his service: The Service Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal, Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal. Harry returned from the war on August 4, 1945. Shortly after, he married Frances and they joined the family farm in Ostenfeld, Manitoba, which they maintained until 1990. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Bethesda Place for their loving and devoted care, as well as the many friends who would visit. A special thanks to Carl and Yvette Yestrau for their ongoing kindness, support and entertaining conversations with Harry. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 162 Hwy. 52 West, Steinbach, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Harry's honour can be made to Ostenfeld Lutheran Church, Box 2, Group 7, RR1 Anola, MB, ROE 0E0. Jag elske dei, Bestafar. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2015