JOHANNES MAGNUSSON

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JOHANNES (JOE) MAGNUSSON It is with heavy hearts we announce that Joe Magnusson, aged 89 years of Gimli, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2015. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Sigurros (Rose) and his children Brian, Cheryl, Lesley (Bob), Ingrid (Jens) and grandchildren, Paige, Johannes, Myles and Maren. He is also survived by his brother Gundi, sisters Wanda (Ron) Fulton and Christine Bibeau, and sister-in-law Barbara Magnusson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Hallgrimar (Grimsi) and Sigridur (Sigga), his in-laws Tryggvi and Runa Snifeld, sister Emily (Franklin) Stevens, brother Robert, and brothers and sisters-in-law: Albert and June Snifeld, Lillian and Freeman Brandson, Norman Bibeau, and Esther Magnusson. Dad was born on the family farm in Arnes on December 18, 1925, the second of six children. He started fishing at the age of 13 on Lake Winnipeg and later building boats with his Dad Grimsi. Joe and Sigurros were married on November 10, 1951 and together they happily raised their four children in Gimli. In 1952, he went to work for the Department of National Defense as a heavy equipment operator and in the early 1970s he started work with Seagrams retiring as a millwright. Dad was an avid and skilled outdoorsman - he loved, hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling which he did until he was in his late 70s. He loved the outdoors, gardening and had the gift of knowledge and respect for nature. He was a gun collector and was extremely proud of his collection and always ready to share a story or two about each and every one of his guns. He was an accomplished and skilled mechanic. Often working late into the evening on outboard motors to help others. Dad loved all animals and in retirement loved his cat Max. Together Mom and Dad with their close friends and family along with Max made many trips to the southern states, they also enjoyed many great family vacations including Cuba and several trips to Norway. Afi enjoyed spending special times with his grandchildren, boating, fishing and having barbeques and bonfires in the backyard. Joe was a proud member of the Gimli Royal Canadian Legion for 68 years. He loved music, dancing and a good party. Joe will be remembered for his laughter, sense of humour, kindness, gentle nature and outlook on life. He was a loving husband, dad and Afi. He touched many hearts. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr R. C. Patel, the staff at Betel Home and Gimli Community Health Centre for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to a local Gimli charity of their choice. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson Hall, 5th floor, Water Front Centre, 94-1 Avenue in Gimli, MB. Goda Nott Miss and love you forever. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2015