Obituary of JOHN BODNAR

JOHN BODNAR Suddenly on July 12, 2014, John passed away at Selkirk General Hospital at the age of 81 years. John is survived by his sons Wade (Paulette) and Darrell (Sandra); grandchildren Wesley, Shaun and Lindsay and brother Metro (Violet). He was predeceased by his wife Mary (nee Streilein) and sister Patricia Annie Shorten. John was born February 1, 1933 at home in St. Clements. He attended Kitchener School from grade 1 to 8. His family moved to Selkirk in 1947 and John moved to Winnipeg at a later date. John worked at Winnipeg Electric (Winnipeg Transit) as machinist for 41 years and retired in 1993. John loved to play the fiddle and spend time with his family especially his grandkids. He was very involved with community hockey. The family would like to thank the staff at Betel Home Foundation and the staff on the Dialysis Unit at Selkirk General Hospital for all their care and compassion. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association.