Myrrl Oscar "Mo" Drinkwalter passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2000 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Myrrl was born on August 25, 1932 in New Liskeard, Ontario to Oscar and Violet Drinkwalter. Mo joined the military at a young age . He served in the Korean War, served in Cyprus and was posted in Canada from the mountains of Quebec, to Churchill, Mb, to the oceans at Victoria, BC. He retired from the military in 1980, became a civil servant at C.F.B. Shilo until his early retirement. Myrrl enjoyed his dogs, walking, bird watching, fishing and most outdoor activities. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren affectionately known as, his "Little Angels". He is survived by his wife, Isabelle; son, Jon (Roberta) Drinkwalter of Brandon; daughters, Shauna (James) Wright of Shilo, Lori-Ann (Ken) Lane of Halifax, NS and five grandchildren, Rhebecca, Alicia, Alison, Shane, Kayla. Brothers and sisters; Rick Drinkwalter of Calgary, Lois Restivo of Toronto, Beatrice Milton of Cannington, Ontario, Gladys (Lloyd) Ford of Lindsay, Ontario, and Helen Turner of Ocala, Florida. Myrrl was predeceased by his parents, Violet and Oscar Drinkwalter, and one sister, Yvonne Whitehead of Beaverton, Ontario. The Ceremony to Celebrate Mo's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Don Hudson of Knox United Church will officiate. Friends may make a donation in memory of Myrrl to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415 - 5th Street, Brandon, R7A 2W8. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Canadian Cancer Society, or 415 - 1st Street, Brandon, MB R7A 2W8