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ELVERT JOHN HAUGEN
Born: Mar 15, 1919
Date of Passing: Feb 12, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryS/L ELVERT JOHN HAUGEN, RCAF (Retd.) DFC, CD, B.Sc., B.Ed. March 15, 1919 - February 12, 2014 Elvert John Haugen passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 94. Elvert was born in Pelly, Saskatchewan, to Oscar Haugen and Anna Haugen (nee Sterry). He was an officer, a scholar and a Christian gentleman; but more importantly he was a loving husband and the best father to his five children. Elvert enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1941 serving 25 years during the Second World War and post-war years as a navigator and as a navigation instructor. He retired from the service in 1966. He was married on August 27, 1947, to his sweetheart Isabella Margaret Pollon (a teacher) on his way to a posting at R.C.A.F. Station Summerside, P.E.I. Upon his retirement he taught at Sansome Junior High, Assiniboia School Division, until a brain tumor forced him into retirement in 1978. Elvert is survived by his wife of 66 years Isabella; brother-in-law Joe Pollon (of Pelly, Saskatchewan). He is also survived by his five children Don of Brandon, Manitoba; Corinne (Jack) Hamilton of Olds, Alberta; Ken (Colleen) of Brandon, Manitoba; Carol (Darrell) Barber of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Cynthia (Barry) Horan of Edmonton, Alberta. He leaves behind ten grandchildren, Jackie (Charles) Denzin of Holdfast, Saskatchewan; Joe, Jeff, Janina and James Hamilton, all of Olds, Alberta; Jason Dubery of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Caitlin and Brittaney Barber of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Trevor and Stephanie Horan of Edmonton, Alberta. Also six great-grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Joseph, Abigail, Jaela and Chloe Denzin, all of Holdfast, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his siblings Keith, Clair, Irene and Merlin. Special thanks for the care that he received from the health care team at the Victoria General Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Viewing will be held prior to the service at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Mr. Haugen taught me grade nine math at Sansome 1968-1969. When he was a student teacher, he was in my grade six classroom at Lincoln 1965-1968. He was a firm but kind teacher. Sorry to read that he was forced to retire due to a brain tumour, but glad that it did not take his life so many years ago. My sympathies to his family. - Posted by: Cathie Morgan Matula (Former student ) on: Feb 16, 2014
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Isabella - my thoughts of sympathy - many great memories from our time together at Allard School - Posted by: James Friesen (co-worker) on: Feb 16, 2014
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Mr Haugen was my grade 7 home room teacher at Sansome Jr High. He was very welcoming and understanding. He took time with his students whenever they needed help, a shoulder to cry on, or for someone just to listen. My condolences to his family. Thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. - Posted by: Kathy White (Student) on: Feb 16, 2014
