WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED TO NORMAN VINCENT SUNDSTROM

It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Norman Vincent Sundstrom following a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his beloved family: his wife Helen, sister Ingrid, daughters Karin (Andy) and Kathryn, sister-in-law Fran, grandchildren Matthew and Mila, cousins Susan (Ken), Carol (George), Gary (Gale) and their families, and Ed and Hana Paryzek. He will also be greatly missed by many close and dear friends - especially Richard and Elizabeth Grover, Norm Larsen, John Meush, Jill Patrick, Bill and Helen Christie, Sandy Walker, Bob Donnelly, Ray and Joan Mullen, and Lyle and Kathy Spencer. Norm was born in Geraldton, Ontario and spent his early years in Nipigon until the family moved to Winnipeg when he was 12 years old. Following high school, in order to finance a university education, Norm worked for the Hudson's Bay Company in several remote northern locations - Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay and Pukatawagan. Returning to Winnipeg, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba, and then taught history and science at the Elm Creek High School. Subsequently, he earned his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Manitoba and began his law career at Legal Aid Manitoba working first in Winnipeg and then in Dauphin. He then established a private practice in Selkirk and Winnipeg and taught, on occasion, a criminal law course at Red River College. He ultimately joined the Manitoba Department of Justice in 1990 working as a magistrate until his retirement in June of 2010. Norm believed in living life to the fullest while here, and will be remembered for his wide and varied interests. He took pride in the beautiful cottage that he built at Sioux Narrows, Ontario with its beamed ceiling and handmade bent willow chairs, as well as his many woodworking, pottery and painting projects. He was a voracious and eclectic reader, an expert on ancient Greek culture, the American Civil War, world history, politics and natural sciences. He was a defender of feminist ideas, a generous and loyal friend with a formidable intellect and a keen sense of humour. He was a devoted husband who loved his wife "more than anything", and was a dedicated and involved father who taught his daughters everything from how to ski to mathematics to morality. The family enjoyed many weekends and summers at the cottage, spring skiing in the mountains at Bozeman, Montana as well as countless evenings walking the dogs. His legacy will become the way in which he lived his life. His wife and daughters would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the many friends and family members that visited Norm during his illness. You brought joy to his life during an otherwise unbearable time. The family would also like to acknowledge the staff of both the WRHA Home Care Program and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital for the compassionate care they gave to Norman. A celebration of Norman's life will take place at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday November 20th at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or to a charity of their choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.