GARTH MORISON STRACHAN

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GARTH MORISON STRACHAN Garth Morison Strachan passed away peacefully on May 18, 2005, in the Hamiota District Health Centre. He was born on May 1, 1928, the youngest son of Ethel and Bernie Strachan of Pope. He received his education in Oakner after which he helped his Dad on the farm, worked a year in Wawa, ON, and later on the TransCanada Pipeline. In 1957, he married Jean Sunley of Decker. They farmed on the Strachan homestead until 1984 when they relocated to Hamiota. Garth continued farming with his sons until poor health forced his retirement. Garth was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, hockey, golf, and later, he was highly successful as a curler. His curling accomplishments included winning the Manitoba title in both Senior and Masters competition and a second place finish in the Canadian Senior's championship in New Brunswick. He was a very generous and kind man. His family and good friends were very important to him and he was very proud to be able to farm along side his sons. He believed in fairness and helping others in times of need. He served terms as a director on the Hamiota Co-op board and Agricultural Society. For many years, he served as drawmaster at local bonspiels and was a tireless worker at the rink. He was named an Honorary Life Member of the Manitoba Curling Association in 1994 and was presented the MCA Curler of Distinction Award in 2002. He was also named a Life Member of the Agricultural Society. Garth leaves to mourn his wife Jean of 47 years; sons, Brent (Wanda), Dallas (Nancy); special niece Lynda (Coady); grandchildren, Sheldon (Chrystal) and Katie Strachan, Tyler (Lindsay) and Joel Strachan, Justice, Stashan, Tannaysia, and Kighe Coady. He greatly mourned the death of his son Dennis in 1977. He was also predeceased by his parents; sisters, Vi and Phyllis; and brother Keith. He is survived by his sisters, Olive Paterson, Bernice Lowe, Evelyn MacDonald, and Joyce (Don) Dekoch; brother and sister-in-law, Cy Pinsent and Dorothy Strachan; in-laws, Belle Butcher, Gwen Elliot, Edna, Ellen Purve (Helen), John (Sheila), Keith, and Lyle Sunley; along with many nieces and nephews. Garth and his wife enjoyed many winters in Texas and trips to Hawaii, Florida and Arizona, but Manitoba was where his heart belonged. Those who so wish may make donations in Garth's memory to the Parkinson's Society or Alzheimer Society. Funeral service is to be held Monday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hamiota United Church with Barbara Rediker presiding. Words of condolence may be sent to campbells@inetlinkwireless.ca Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota in charge of arrangements. (204) 764-2744

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2005