ARTHUR SCHULTZ

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ARTHUR SCHULTZ July 21, 1941 - July 3, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, GeeGee, brother, uncle, cousin and friend into the hands of our Lord on July 3, 2014 at the Selkirk and District General Hospital. He was 72 years young. He will remain forever in the hearts of his children, Kim (Jamie) Tibold and their children Shianne (Shawn), Colby, Paige, Danton and Braden; Eric and his daughter Autumn; Sean (Bonnie) and their children Deven, Austin, Chloe and Keenan. He also leaves a lasting memory to cherish in his great-granddaughters Mersadies, Madisyn and Memphis. Art was born on July 21, 1941 in Winnipeg. He was older brother to his sister Lora (she was his 2 year birthday present), whom he leaves to mourn his memory. He also leaves sisters-in-law Vivian (Paul), Lynda, Sheila, Irene, Pat, Joan, Donna and brothers-in-law Bob, Mike, Cliff, Stan (Thelma), Dave and Edward (Denise); many nieces and nephews, his "adopted family" Vince, Tammy, Kyle, Justin and Sierra and his "partners in crime" cousin Paul (Gracie) and Richard (Shirley) whom he now leaves to "amigo" along in his absence. Art was predeceased by the love of his life Shirley (nee Kalupar) in 2008 and his parents Adolph and Nellie, his in-laws Michael and Katie, brothers-in-law Michael, Joseph, William, Steve, Peter, Nick, Alec, Mac and Rudy; sisters-in-law Mary, Anne, Jean and Irene, nephews Lance and Kelly and niece Sabrina. Art spent his earliest years growing up in St. James. He was a boy with a most adventurous spirit who most often was "the leader of the pack" when endeavoring to "find fun" on his grandparents farm every summer. In his early 20's he enlisted in the Canadian Navy where his lust for adventure took him to many ports. Upon his return home he found adventures both above and below ground for Simkin Construction and later a lifetime career as a transport driver, 27 years with Motorways and retiring from Bison Transport in 2001. Art met and married the love of his life Shirley on May 8, 1965 and began his grandest adventure of all, 43 years of precious love. They settled and raised their family in East Selkirk and shared a love of camping, gardening, fishing, travelling, visiting family and many card games. Dad also loved to hunt. Above all Art cherished his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his photo collection gives testimony to the pride and joy he would capture to share with all who would look and listen. A very heartfelt thank you goes out to dad's cousin Beverly who lovingly kept bedside vigil with us during dads last days and to the nurses and doctors of Selkirk and District General Hospital Palliative Care who cared for him and us with grace and dignity that came from the heart. A celebration of Arthur's life will be held at the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline St. Selkirk, MB. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Selkirk and District General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jul 5, 2014

ARTHUR SCHULTZ Peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, on July 3, 2014, at the Selkirk General Hospital, Arthur Schultz, aged 72 years of Selkirk, MB, beloved husband of the late Shirley. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jul 4, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2014