ESTHER BOND

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ESTHER BOND March 23, 1918 - May 12, 2004 Peacefully on the morning of May 12, 2004 Esther Bond, aged 86, passed away in the Teulon Hunter Hospital. Esther was one of seven children born to Ben and Marie Hanson (Hanisch) in the Norris Lake District. The family later moved to a farm in the Stacpoole District. Esther started her education in Teulon and later attended Stacpoole School. On November 26, 1938, Esther married Grant Bond and they farmed in the Stacpoole District. In 1959 the family moved to a farm in the Dundas District. They retired to Teulon in 1973. Left to mourn are Grant, her husband of 65 years and daughters, Evelyn (Wayne) Bowles of Souris and Patricia (Owen) Beever of Brandon; sons, Donald of Teulon, Kenneth (Sylvia) of Winnipeg, Bruce (Donna) of Teulon, Leonard of St. Albert, AB, Stuart (Dayve) of Dugald and Murray (Margaret) of Teulon. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Sharon Bond and Adele Bond of Teulon and 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Esther was predeceased by her son, Raymond in December 2000 and granddaughters Loreen Bond in April 1962 and Sharon Bowles in April 2000. She was also predeceased by her parents; twin sister Lillian (Ernie) Willis; sisters, Myrtle (Lloyd) Ball, Maude and Hazel; and two brothers, Ernie and Bill Hanson. Esther always took an active part in their farm operations. She particularly enjoyed her large garden, especially the trees and flowers in later years. She had many enjoyable fishing and camping trips with family and friends. Grant and Esther were fortunate to travel to many countries and always brought back stories about farm life in other parts of the world. Esthers grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy and played a special part in her life. Her family and friends will always remember her cooking and baking - her coffee pot was always on. The family would like to thank Dr. Kerr Graham and the nursing staff at Teulon Hunter Hospital for their excellent care and compassion during Moms illness. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Teulon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society. MacKenzie Funeral Home Teulon in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2004