ALAN SHELDON

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ALAN SHELDON With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa (great-papa) Alan Sheldon, at the Stonewall Hospital on December 17, 2017 at the age of 100 years. He was predeceased by his wife Vivian (2010), son Larry, granddaughter Erin, son-in-law Brad, daughter-in-law Sharon; his siblings Mary Olivia, Isabel (Gordon), Jim (Dorothy) (Pearl), Harry (Thelma), Dorothy, and stepsister Berna (Norman). Also Vivian's family, brothers-in-law Roy (Marg), Ivan (Lil), sister-in-law Ione (Lawrence), brothers-in-law Jack and John. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Wayne (Mary), Meryl (Doug), Verne (Marcelle), Karen (Jim) and Nancy (Roy), sisters-in-law Elva and Frances, very dear friend Drew Lambert, 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. The great-grands had a special place in his heart and he loved visiting with them, looking at pictures, and hearing of their exploits. Dad was born on the family farm in Grassmere district to Harry and Flora Sheldon on July 25, 1917. He attended Grassmere and Brandt Argyle schools. He left home at the age of 17, after the death of his father, to work at Moore's farm in Marquette. He worked many manual labour jobs in those early years most times for a dollar a day. He and Mum married in 1941 and Dad joined the army in March of 1942. They moved to Kingston and Dad was posted overseas in September of 1942 leaving from Halifax. He travelled through many countries while serving Canada as a member of the Signal Core and as a mechanic. He returned home on the QEII in the fall of 1945, unknowingly travelling home on the same ship as his brother Jim. Dad and Mum purchased the family farm in 1946 from his mother, living there for 41 years before moving to Winnipeg in 1988. During that time he farmed, and for 20 years worked at the Winnipeg Post Office. They had built many friendships while on the farm and continued to drive back to Stonewall area for church, meetings and friends. They moved from the house on Canoe Bay to Lion Estates before Mum passed in 2010. Dad then lived at Sturgeon Creek for a short time before feeling the pull of the Stonewall area and moved to a duplex in town while waiting for a spot at the Lion's Manor. Once "home" Dad enjoyed attending church and Fun Fridays at the Legion where he became quite proficient at Pool Top Curling. He proudly marched on Decoration Day every June until he was 96 years old. He also took part in Quarry Days, riding on the Legion float many times including this past August. Dad enjoyed reminiscing with all who would listen and had many stories to tell of the past. He was a collector of tools, sometimes having two or three of the same one. Dad lived his life on his terms. He had strong opinions on how things should be done and was not afraid to voice those opinions. He was very proud of his family, both present and past, and all their accomplishments. He leaves us with a wealth of memories and he will be missed dearly. The family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge and Stonewall Hospitals for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grassmere United Church, c/o Stonewall Pastoral Charge, 369 First Avenue N., Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. Funeral service to be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Stonewall United Church. Ken Loehmer Funeral Services in charge of arrangements www.klfuneralservices.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 23, 2017