RONALD
JAMES SUMMERS
1936 –
2014
Peacefully, surrounded with the love of his
family, Ronald James Summers passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
Left to cherish Ron’s memory are his wife of 59
years, Isabel Summers; children Debbie Cumbers (Alan), Yvonne, Gordon (Sandra)
and James (Ron); grandchildren Elisha (Andy), Christopher, Jenna, Zachary,
Aaron; and great-grand daughter Annabelle, who knew him as Papa. He is also
survived by his brother Lowell (Bonnie), in-laws Muriel Maffenbeier (Pat), Gary
Durward (Diane), Ron Durward (Pat); numerous nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his parents; brother Bryan (Ruth); sister Colleen; and infant
daughter, Lorrie.
Ron was born to Wilbur (Pete) and Eva Summers
in Stettler, Alberta and grew up tall.
He worked on oil rigs before his skills landed him in Pierson, Manitoba,
where he met Isabel. The pair opened and
operated a cafe and grocery store while they raised their family. Eventually, Ron and Isabel joined the North
West Company and managed stores across the prairies and northern Canada, from
sunshine towns in Saskatchewan to chilly winters in Iqaluit, Nunavut. After 25 years, he retired to Winnipeg to be
near his family.
Ron was a kind man of many talents, whether it
was driving a busload of kids to school, singing solos at local events, filling
in for the minister on Sundays or auctioneering at community sales like he had
been doing it his entire life. He
greatly enjoyed woodworking and his grandchildren were the beneficiaries, with
toys they will treasure forever. He
loved sports, especially curling (where if he couldn’t participate, he watched
religiously) or cheering on the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Ron enjoyed spending as much time as he could
with his grand dog Molly. He loved
music, especially country and hymns, and he passed his singing talent down to
future generations.
A private memorial will be held on Wednesday,
October 15, and he will be laid to rest in Pierson on Thursday, October 16,
2014.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his
name to a charity of your choice.
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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