E. ROSS BECKEL

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E. ROSS BECKEL Ross Beckel passed away at Concordia Hospital on February 21, 2004. He is survived by his wife June of 57 years; their five children, son Jim (Frances) of Edmonton, son Bill (Iryna) of Alabama, USA, daughter Marilyn, daughter Brenda (Brian), son Rob (Eleanor) of Calgary; eight grandchildren, Rob, Christine, David, Michael, April, Randy, Mitchell and Kelley; as well as his brother Harvey of Gimli. Ross is predeceased by his brothers, Jim and Matthew and sisters, Emily Wicklund and Joyce Hobson. Ross was born on September 22, 1925 in Morden, MB. When he was 16 years old he joined the Armed Forces, and at the age of 18 he was shipped overseas to Holland and Belgium where he spent the remainder of the Second World War. On his return home from the war, Ross went to work for Northern Electric/NEDCO, where he continued to work until his retirement in September, 1985 - 38 years. Together, Ross and June enjoyed many summers at his sister Joyces and brother-in-law Allans cabin at Brereton Lake, with their two families, as well as his beloved dog Shrimp. In recent years Ross spent most of his days visiting June, who entered the Golden Door Nursing Home with Alzheimers in November, 1998. He came to consider the staff there as friends, and particularly looked forward to having coffee with Stan and Garry. Two years ago Ross was diagnosed with Parkinsons, and in the last six months was feeling the negative effects of the disease. He faced the loss of his drivers license, and consequently the freedom that went along with it, primarily the ability to visit June every day. We are grateful, Dad, that you have been released from the trials of your life. We love you, and will all miss you. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2004