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CHARLES ARTHUR ELWIN
Born: Jan 20, 1926
Date of Passing: May 30, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHARLES ARTHUR ELWIN January 20, 1926 - May 30, 2014 Surrounded by family, Art passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill Lodge on Friday, May 30, 2014. Art was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Art was predeceased by his son John, parents Isabella and Henry, sister Edythe and her husband Red Hargrave, brother-in-law Wilfred. Art is survived by the love of his life of 64 years, Olive Doreen, his children Edith (Hans) Jud of Switzerland and Christopher Elwin of Hawaii, grandchildren Mischa, Deborah, Jennifer, Brandon, Tyler and Ryan, brother-in law Jack and Joan Klips, and many nieces and nephews. Art was born in Winnipeg in January 1926, he grew up in the downtown area. Art worked for Western Elevator where he met Olive Doreen Klips. He completed his 47 year elevator career with Exel Elevators. Art and Olive Doreen were married September 16, 1950. They lived the majority of their marriage in Rivercrest and travelled often to Hawaii to spend time with their children. Art was a veteran with the #1 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force, he belonged to the Masonic Lodge, volunteering time to visit retirees. As a member of the Shriners' Khartum Temple Drum and Bugle Corps he played at many community events. He was an avid Sunday morning curler at West St. Paul. Art enjoyed many summers in the pink cabin at Grand Beach and later the pink cabin at Matlock Beach with family and friends. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, his yellow Beetle, his yearly fishing trips to Pelican Pouch and building his own boat. He will be sadly missed by all those lives he touched with his friendly smile, warm hello and corny jokes. Art was a gentle, sensitive man. He loved people and especially music. The family would especially like to thank Hazel and all the caregivers on the 6th floor at Beacon Hill Lodge. Your kindness and compassion was greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank Carol for her care for both Mom and Dad the past several years. A celebration of Art's life will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day St., Transcona at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Transcona Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Thank you so much "Art" for your warmth and humourand friendship to the Hastings family over many happy years. I recall "Yeah you got that right" A phrase I'll always associate with you. Peace now, and say hello to Johnny - Posted by: Perry Hastings (Family friend ,fellow Rivercrester ,neighbour) on: Jun 14, 2014
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Will always remember Uncle Art. Times at Grand Beach. Driving us to school in blizzards and pushing the big finned car down the highway. Times with my children when we moved back to Wpg. from Toronto...Xmas especially. Lots of good times. Kathy - Posted by: Kathy and Paul Mathieson (Friends ) on: Jun 11, 2014
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Art was a wonderful man. Many times I called on him to chaperon our dances at the Rivercrest Community Club. Art was one of my sponsors when I joined the Masonic Lodge. He will always be remembered by me. - Posted by: Donald Benson (friend neighbor and lodge brother) on: Jun 11, 2014
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Our sincere sympathy to the Elwin family. Mr. Elwin was always known for his corny jokes and friendly nature. He was a good man who will be missed by all. It saddens us that we cannot make it to the funeral to pay our respects but our thoughts will be with the family during your time of grief. - Posted by: Wayne & Sharon Smith (Friend of John's) on: Jun 06, 2014