Samuel Edward Gurr peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 89 years. Sam was born April 27, 1911 in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan. At only 11 months old he and parents, Albert and Bertha Gurr, moved to Arrow River, Manitoba. Sam attended school there and later in Crandall. He loved to curl and play baseball. He later went to college in Winnipeg to study agriculture. Sam attended the old Wesley Church, which is the present location of Winnipeg Calvary Temple. There he committed his life to the Lord. Returning from college he became interested in Ethel Hazlewood, and on November 1, 1934 they were married on the Hazlewood homestead. They began farming and later moved to Oakner and then Hamiota. He won many ribbons showing cattle, horses and sheep. He went into the dairy business with Registered Holsteins. In 1956 they moved to Brandon and built a milking parlour and two large silos. Again he won many red ribbons showing cattle. Sam also served on milk producer and fair boards. In 1969 Sam retired and he and Ethel spent six winters in Florida. In the summer he loved the campground life. Sam was a founding member of Brandon Calvary Temple and served as the church treasurer and as a board member. He also had a large library of books and music. Sam was predeceased by his parents; Albert and Bertha Gurr, brothers; Bob and Cecil and sister; Mabel. Left to cherish his beautiful memories are his loving wife; Ethel, four children; Lorraine (John) Hersey, Merv (Marj) Gurr, Merrilyn (Bruce) Nehring, and Glen (Marilyn) Gurr, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister; Emily Gurr and brothers; Bert (Vera) Gurr and Russ Gurr. The Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Rev. Ron Pierce officiated. Interment was at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Sam may be made to the Gideons Brandon Camp, Box 20060, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y8. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
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