JON PAUL EINARSON

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JON PAUL EINARSON Peacefully, with his family by his side, Paul Einarson passed away late on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his mother Clara, father John, and sisters Marin and Anne. Paul is survived by his wife Evelyn (separated) and three boys, Everett (May) Einarson, Eliott (Analyn) Einarson, Eric (Allison) Einarson, his grandchildren Justin, Emily, Liam, and Clara Einarson. Paul is also survived by his two brothers Tom and George Einarson, and his brother-in-law Frank Fryza. Paul was born February 13, 1952 in Selkirk, Manitoba. He grew up in the Selkirk area and became interested in aviation. At a time when most teenagers are thinking about getting their driver's licence, Paul was busy working on his pilot's licence, often scrubbing aircraft in exchange for flying. After establishing himself in the aviation industry as a Pilot Engineer, Paul moved his young family to Eston, Saskatchewan where he started a business called Wheatland Aviation. Paul helped locals maintain their aircraft, did charter flying, aircraft reconstruction for overzealous air show stuntmen, and to satisfy his own adrenaline fix he spent much of his summers crop dusting. When Paul wasn't with aircraft or helping his rancher friends he would be found flying his family back to Manitoba for visits, often landing the plane right on the road and taxiing right up to grandma's house! In the late 1980s Paul and family moved to Thompson, Manitoba. Paul was Director of Maintenance for two airlines over as many decades and in the later years would often travel around the globe to import aircraft from other countries. He was particularly fond of Australia, having spent a month there working on importing multiple aircraft. Paul's career came full circle spending the last chapter of his career working on aircraft back in Manitoba's Interlake. Quick to offer a "plug" of whisky, Paul treasured his social time with friends and family. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul enjoyed hunting large and small game, and finding those perfect "pickerel holes" for fishing. Always calm and relaxed, he was wonderful at helping others not worry about the trivial things that concerned them, often citing, "You're young; you'll get over it." Paul allowed everyone freedom to be themselves and supported the decisions his sons made while growing up. Paul always made time for his grandchildren's birthdays and events. Paul's family would like to extend a special thank-you to Uncle George for his kindness, consideration, and generosity in helping Paul with his mobility and accommodations. We love you dad. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB, at 2:00 p.m. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Aug 17, 2013

JON PAUL EINARSON Peacefully, on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Seven Oaks Hospital, Paul Einarson, aged 61 years, of Petersfield, MB, passed away. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2013