1941 – 2025
This will not be an obituary; this will be a roast. Anyone knowing Dad would appreciate the humour as we best describe this unique “one of a kind” individual.
Dad was the Archie Bunker of Petersfield. He was your typical farmer. Loved money!!! His favourite quote was “rub 2 nickels together until the beaver farts!” Words to describe him are: loud, opinionated, obnoxious, witty, funny and a real nice guy when he was sleeping! His friends at the coffee shop can take out their ear plugs now!
Dad was a mechanic and started his career on the Diefenbaker Dam in Saskatchewan. There he met mom in Dunblane and married in 1963. They moved back to Manitoba and settled in Petersfield to raise their 4 kids.
He was predeceased by his mom and dad, Glen and Dorothy, sister Ellen Brennan and brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Alice and son Kevin.
Dad leaves behind children Dennis (Marilyn), Rhonda (Darcy) and Colleen (Mike), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special friend Gloria and family and ex-wife and friend Joan. Also, brother Wayne Palmer’s family, brother-in-law Jim Brennan and family.
The last 3 ½ years dad battled with Multiple Myeloma and fought the good fight right to the end. Even though dad couldn’t say words of affection, you knew he really did love his family. He was so proud of all of his grandchildren.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
