HERBERT SAMUEL DALMAN

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HERBERT SAMUEL DALMAN Peacefully, Herbert Samuel Dalman, aged 95 years passed away at the Betel Home Selkirk, with family by his side on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Herb was born on October 10, 1922 in Selkirk, Manitoba, to Norman and Gladys Dalman. He grew up in Selkirk helping his dad at the grocery store while attending school. Herb left home at the young age of 16 to find work. First as a cook's helper for the fisherman on Lake Winnipeg and later for Bunns Bakery. He had a love of flying from a very young age and was given an opportunity to work for McDonald Bros. Aircraft Ltd., at Stevenson field 1940-1942. The call came to volunteer for the war with his brother and cousins, Dad enlisted with the RCAF. as an aircraft mechanic. He worked on a wide range of fighter aircraft and this took him to England, Belgium, Holland and France. Returning to Canada, Herb found work in the aircraft business joining Tom Lamb Airways in The Pas, Manitoba in 1947. He flew to many communities in Northern Manitoba and it was at Norway House that he met the love of his life Marion Kulikowski. They married and started a family in The Pas. In order to spend more time with family Herb landed a job in 1951 with the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests working specifically with the aircraft used to fight forest fires and conservation. He was stationed in many Northern Ontario communities throughout his career. The family loved the summers beside the lakes and many cousins, aunts, uncles came for visits. The winter months were spent back in Sault Ste. Marie and the family grew with three more children. Dad was industrious, driving taxi after work and acting as a bill collector at the same time. He loved the outdoors, canoeing, prospecting, fishing and hunting. Dad excelled at many sports and was a fabulous golfer. After taking an early retirement, and moving home to Selkirk, Herb took pride in building a second beautiful home. He continued to work at St. Andrews Airways and also at Selkirk Air. Many winter weekends would find the family playing hockey at his brother's farm in Petersfield, with his nephews preparing the ice on the creek for the games. Herbie loved the land and enjoyed helping out even when his nephews took over the farm. Retirement allowed Herb to travel and see much of USA, with his camper. He was able to travel to Iceland, and also back to England and Europe. Other favorite pastimes were playing snooker at Gordon Howard Senior Centre and curling. He was passionate about playing crib. Herb was able to stay in the third house he had built right up until the age of 92. Dad moved to the Betel Home where he was patiently cared for by the staff, who witnessed hundreds of crib games with family. Herb will be remembered for his positive outlook, patience, smiling face and humour. He was always unselfish with his time, teaching his grandkids to skate, golf, and play pool and darts. Dad's legacy lives on through his sons, daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our special thanks to Dr. Demsas, and the Betel Home for their special care, friendship and respect towards Dad during his care. Herb will be deeply missed by his four children Ron (Mary) Dalman, Olivia (John) Eddy, Andrew (Kathleen) Dalman and Steve (Tambi) Dalman; nine grandchildren Sarah (Dave) Tassoni, Robbie (Carrie) Dalman, Aaron (Carly) Eddy, Andrew (Jamie) Eddy, James (Rachel) Eddy, Kristopher Dalman, Laura Dalman, Graham Dalman, Jeremy Dalman as well as nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Evan, Isabella, Milano, Olivia, Chloe, Cadence, Benjamin, and Vivian. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Alma Dalman and Evelyn Kulikowski as well many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herb is predeceased by his dear wife Marion; parents Norman and Gladys; brothers Richard, Arthur, and Harold. Take comfort that a beautiful soul is never forgotten. As per Herb's request no formal funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place and private graveyard service will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations in Herb's name can be made to Betel Home Foundation, 212 Manchester Ave. Selkirk, R1A 0B6. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 27, 2018

HERBERT SAMUEL DALMAN Peacefully, on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the Selkirk Betel Home, Herb Dalman, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Marion, passed away. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 23, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2018