CARL STEPHEN DRAM

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CARL STEPHEN DRAM

October 24, 1930 - July 7, 2022

Dad passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by his family. He is now reunited with mom and other family members in heaven.

He was born on October 24, 1930, to Joseph and Josephine (Mercer) Dram in Cross Lake, Manitoba, the second oldest of four sons. He attended Catholic Day School in Cross Lake and then went to a Catholic School in Winnipeg for a few years. Dad was not fond of school as he preferred the outdoor life so once he was allowed to quit school he came back home to Cross Lake.

He worked in his parents’ store, Dram’s General Store, while growing up. Dad started commercial fishing at around age 15 and retired at age 86. Dad also tried his hand at mining in Ontario, he worked in Churchill for The Hudson Bay for a summer and the Foundation for a summer. Dad also worked for Canico Nickel and for Amax Exploration. He loved his outdoor life of trapping and commercial fishing so that was the career he chose. Dad was a quiet, humble man. His faith and commitment to his family was exceptional, we were so blessed.

When the grandchildren came along dad enjoyed his times with them. Dad was an encyclopedia of knowledge and would share this information with those who asked. Dad loved animals, especially dogs, and as a family we had many Rottweiler Rambos.

Dad leaves us a legacy of love, patience, kindness, humility and a strong work ethic. We love you dad and until we meet again, we will live out what you taught us.

The family extends our appreciation to Belinda Fitzner and Nori Kimmayong for the excellent home care services provided.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Elizabeth Mosiondz (Hilbert), Jacquie Dram, Dorothy Mader, Helen Dram (Don Aikman), Carla Nabess (James), and son Jim Dram (Marlene); grandchildren: Cynthia Jonasson (Ken), Jolene Mosiondz, Carl Mulholland, Crystal Osmond, Tyler Dram, Jessica Dram, Carl Dram, and Zachariah Nabess; great-grandchildren: Amy Jonasson, Cody Jonasson, Kendall Jonasson, Tristen Mosiondz, Corbin Mosiondz, Dylan Mulholland, Brayden Osmond and McKenna Osmond; and great-great-grandchildren: Taeva and Ryker.

Funeral Service was held August 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ke-Na-Now Centre (Main Level) in Wabowden, MB. Interment was at Wabowden Cemetery.

Boardman/Northland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2025