FRANCIS EDWARD (TED) ROSSER

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FRANCIS EDWARD (TED) ROSSER
March 16, 1946 - April 19, 2020

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ted.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Lou (Mary-Lou) and children: Ted (Lise), grandchildren, Brandi, Joe and Amy; daughter Kim (Trevor) and Dan (Ginger), grandchildren, Kayla (John) of Texarkana, Texas; Megan (Weldon) of Boston, Massachusetts, soon to be parents of our first great-granddaughter in August, Dylan, Daya and Nick of Texarkana, Texas; brothers, Evan (Penny), Alwyn (Helen), and sister Shelley, of London, England; sister-in-law Irene of Denver, Colorado.
Ted is also survived by brothers-in-law, Dick McKenzie, Randy (Cheryl), Gregg (Linda) and Peter; sisters-in-law, Merle Hygaard, Maureen and Heather; also many loved and adored nieces and nephews.
Ted was predeceased by parents, John and Iris; brothers, David and Glynn; niece Nancy (Curtis) Niemi; father-in-law Burr McKenzie; mother-in-law Mary McKenzie; brothers-in-law, Bill, Gerald Hygaard, Doug (Margaret); nephew Andrew of St. Paul, MN; sister-in-law Ellen and niece Jennifer of Sioux Lookout, ON.
Ted's early career was with Prudens Well Drilling. Ted was a Red Seal journeyman plumber owner/operator of T.R. Plumbing and Water Conditioning. Ted was old school "Jack of all Trades."
Ted and Lou were married in a little church situated on the 9th hole of a golf course in Port Alice, BC. That should have been an omen for his love of golf and the only way to beat him was to join him! Ted was an avid sports fan and enjoyed Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bomber games. Ted coached his sons in hockey as well as other minor hockey league teams, son Dan in baseball and "hoots hustlers" Lou's women's softball team. Ted loved to travel with Lou, especially their yearly trips to Texas to watch their grandchildren grow up. He had a special place in his heart for all his grandchildren.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Demsas for his compassionate care to Ted and Lou over the years. Special thanks also to Dr. Zoppa and Dr. Brown. Special thanks also to Dave of Gilbart's at this difficult time.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ted's life will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba in Ted's memory.

Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2020