SIGURDUR BJORNSON

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SIGURDUR BJORNSON 1934 - 2018 Peacefully, on August 28, 2018, Siggi passed away at the Arborg and District Health Centre. Remaining to cherish Siggi's memory are his three children, Debra (Bill), Bradley (Denise) and Lorraine (Sheldon); his partner Monica Johnson; grandchildren, Greg (Hannah), Michelle (Brad), Amanda, Crystal (Tyler), Janine (Michael), Dana (Colin), Kaitlyn (Blaine), Shawnee (Trent) and Taylor (Creyton); and great-grandchildren, Anders, Adelyn, Kale, Ryker, Kenley, Walker, Nash, Lucas and Emery. He is also survived by his sisters, Solrun Christiansen and Margaret Tobin (the baby sister) (Nils), brother Donald (Hedy); and sisters-in-law, Nell Bjornson and Runa Bjornson. Siggi was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, of 49 years, his parents, his brothers, Jack, Thor, John and Franklin; sisters-in-law, Sveinbjorg and Christine; grandson Braden, and precious great-granddaughter Aubrey. Siggi was born on August 20, 1934 on the family farm in Framnes, northwest of Arborg. Siggi and Franklin took over the family farm, which became Bjornson Brothers farms in 1958. The farm continued to succeed for more than 50 years with countless hours of hard work and good business decisions. While providing for his wife and three children, Siggi also found the time to belong to the Agricultural Society as President and the Snow Runners Club. Siggi was an avid hunter and fisherman spending a lot of quality time with his son Bradley. Throughout the years he loved curling, snowmobiling, going to dances (first to arrive, last to leave), calling square dances, and hosting many visits with neighbours, family and friends. A big thank you goes out to all the friends and families who helped our dad. Thank you to the doctors and staff at Arborg and District Health Centre for all the care and compassion. A private graveside memorial service will take place for the family at Arborg Community Cemetery. Condolences, pictures and videos may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2018