STANLEY PETER REIMER

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STANLEY PETER REIMER 1929 - 2015 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Stan Reimer at the Beausejour Hospital on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his parents Klass S. Reimer and Sarah K. Reimer (nee Dueck); his brothers, Levi, Ed, Gordon, Ernest and Wilfred; and his sisters, Elma, Elisabeth, and Mary Norma (Mitz). He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 63 years Joan (nee Martel). He is survived by his loving children, Rick (Colleen), Daryl (Ruth), David (Marty), Corinne (Tim) and a special daughter-in-law and friend Gaylia, as well as brother-in-law Bill Martel. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Sam, Holly, Joelle, Kirk, Jarrod, Misty, Aimee, Andrew, Sarah, Lisa and Cody; and six great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Len, Bill (June), Ken (Peggy), Evelyne (John), Lenore, and Joan (Larry) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Stan grew up in Ste. Anne, MB which is also where he and Joan met during the 1950 flood when she had to leave Winnipeg to go stay with relatives there. They were married in 1951 and settled in St. Vital, MB where together they raised four children. The family attended Faith Lutheran Church in St.Vital for many years and Dad and Mom had a lot of great friends there. Dad had a great tenor voice and loved to sing in the church choir. Dad worked for Coca -Cola for about ten years, and he also worked for Versatile for many years where he was foreman of the swather line. Stan and Joan enjoyed the outdoors, loved to go camping with the kids, and later on had a cottage at Lee River which Dad and David built together. They lived in several different communities: Hadashville for seven years, Lethbridge, Alberta for two and half years, and then back to Winnipeg. They eventually ended up in Beausejour where they built a house just south of town and lived there until they sold it two and half years ago and settled into apartment living. While in Beausejour, Dad & Mom attended St. John Lutheran Church south of town near their home. Dad had a long and healthy life until near the end. A special thanks to all the hospital staff at Beausejour Hospital who took such great care of Stan! Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26 at St. John Lutheran Church, Lydiatt with Rev. Don Reimer officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in Stan's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Rest In Peace Stan, Dad and Grandpa. You will be forever in our thoughts & hearts. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2015