CLARK
BRAUN
SEPTEMBER
26, 1938 – DECEMBER 5, 2013
Suddenly
on Thursday, December 05, 2013, Clark Braun peacefully slipped away while
sitting comfortably in his favorite chair.
He was 75.
Dad
was born in Altona, Manitoba where he raised his children and later moved to
Winnipeg and met his life-long, loving friend Sandra (Sandy) Reimer, with whom
he spent the past 38 years.
Left
to remember him are his children Becky Morrow (Howie), Lorrie Armstrong (Randy)
and Scott (friend Cathy), Sandy’s children Rob (Brenda), Dave (Jing), and
Leanne Carswell (Kevin). Clark had two grandchildren, Colin Armstrong (21) and
Ryan Armstrong (15) and also had a strong bond with Sandy’s nine
grandchildren. He also leaves behind his
sisters Shirley, Lois, and Clarice and one brother Iver. He was predeceased by his father Ed J. in May
1990 and mother Neta in June 1998.
During
his life with Sandy, Dad helped keep their home tidy, cooked meals, and
maintained the yard with flowers and well shovelled walkways. Family gatherings were
always a treat as he helped with the turkey/ham and even with the dishes! He
dedicated his time to Sandy ensuring she was taken care of and formed special
friendships with her children as well as Sandy’s only sibling Georgina. He was active with family activities and
could always be counted on; anytime--anywhere!
In
his earlier years, Clark and Sandy spent their summers at Stonewall Quarry Park
enjoying trailer life on the weekends, where the yard was always well-trimmed
and lined with colorful flowers, along with his shiny clean car (the car always
had to be clean)! He formed many
friendships during this time.
Dad
spent the majority of his working life as a driver of tractor/trailers for
Reimer Trucking/EBD Trucking and Palliser Furniture in Winnipeg, with the last
11 years as a fleet driver for Piston Ring Services. After his long highway
trips, we were often reminded of how “crazy” the drivers were on our Manitoba
roads. He enjoyed his recent years with Piston Ring delivering parts to stores
in South Eastern Manitoba and took time to stop and chat with the folks he met
along the way. He always seemed to know someone – everywhere! Clark had a love for cars, was always shining
up “his wheels” and as a hobby collected die cast scale vintage cars.
In
compliance with Clark’s wishes no formal Funeral Service will be held. At a
later date, he will be placed near his parents in the Altona Cemetery.
In
Dad’s memory, the family encourages donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care
of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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