BENJAMIN (BENNY) BRUCE THRUSH

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BENJAMIN (BENNY) BRUCE THRUSH Peacefully, on Friday, August 18, 2000, at the Concordia Hospital, Benjamin (Benny) Bruce Thrush passed away at the age of 61 years. Benny was born in Franklin, Manitoba and grew up in Neepawa. He is survived by his beloved wife Peggy Olive Thrush of 31 years and daughter Le-Ann Thrush both of Winnipeg; two stepsons, Avaard Johnson Thrush of LaChine, Quebec and Dennis Johnson of Saskatoon; sisters, Lois and Marion both of Sudbury, Ont. and Pearl of Winnipeg; three granddaughters, RaeLynn and Samantha both of Saskatoon and Ta-ya Lee of Winnipeg; many nieces and nephews. Thanks to Dr. Terry Babick and the doctors and nurses of Concordia Hospital. Prayers will be said on Monday, August 21, at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 22, at 12:00 noon also at Cropo Chapel. Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me. The LORD replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2000