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ELLERT JONAS THORLAKSON
Born: Jan 22, 1922
Date of Passing: Dec 30, 2019
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ELLERT JONAS THORLAKSON
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Linda (Gordon) and Ken (Patti) of Toronto; and grandchildren, Andrea, Jocelyn, Jonas, Gwyneth, Gareth and Dave. Predeceased by his beloved wife Aldis, and daughter Barbara; brothers, Frank and Barney; sisters, Kay, Sybil, and Pearl.
Born on January 22, 1922 to Ellert and Lara Thorlaksson, he was raised in Winnipeg Beach. He learned fishing and carpentry, making his living in construction once he moved to Winnipeg. His skills were well known and with the support of Aldis he ran his own successful construction business in the later years of his working life. In retirement, they enjoyed many holidays including a trip to Iceland and several to Hawaii with his brother Barney and his wife Jean.
He seemed to work all the time, even at the family cottage, constantly expanding, repairing or fixing things and finding ingenious (and economical) solutions to problems. He was proud of the family home that he also built, and after his wife's passing in 1997, worked hard to remain independent living there. He kept busy with rug hooking, reading, and playing cribbage and whist at the Legion. He was most proud of his family and all of his grandchildren, and with his thoughtful and methodical approach to everything he did he gave them a lasting sense of a life built by hand.
He adamantly did not want to go into a care home, so with the support of Linda and Gordon and good neighbours Mel and Sherry, fought his infirmities and was able to "do it his way", staying in his house until his last hospital stay in December. A special thanks to all of the home care staff who checked in on him regularly and often marvelled at his character as they helped him maintain the independence, he so valued.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw, Reverend Marc Whitehead officiating.
Donations, if desired, to the CFRUC Accessibility Fund or Habitat for Humanity.
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So many, many memories. As a child growing up we always listened when he spoke, vacations, family gatherings, Christmas, and later coffee when he visited mom. Such a great family to grow up in. My condolences to Linda, Ken and your families. I know he will be missed immensely. Blessings, hugs, and prayers. Sandi Godard - Posted by: Sandi (Neice) on: Mar 24, 2021
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So sorry to just hear of Uncle Joe's Passing. He truly was a very talented special man. I will miss his special sense of humour. He is the last one of his siblings to pass, so glad he was able to do it his way. My condolences to Linda and family and Ken and family. Always in my heart, niece Karen Philip and family XX - Posted by: karen philip (Niece) on: Mar 24, 2021
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Very sad when I heard of Uncle Joe's passing. He was truly a great uncle. I have such fond memories of growing up out at the cottage in my younger days. Condolences to Ken, Linda & families. - Posted by: Bruce Thorlakson (Nephew) on: Jan 17, 2020
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Very sad to see this as Uncle Joe is the last one of the brothers and family to leave this earth. I am glad he stood his way, on his terms, and my head is being filled with childhood memories of him. He was a special and talented man. He will be greatly missed! My condolences to Ken, Linda and your families. ❤️ Noreen (Niece) - Posted by: Noreen McKercher (Niece ) on: Jan 11, 2020
