Obituary of BENJAMIN PETER SLEVA

BENJAMIN PETER SLEVA (SLIWA) March 16, 1921 - December 18, 2015 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ben, at the age of 94 at Donwood Manor. Many hearts will miss him greatly but none more than his son Gary (Carol); daughter Darlene (Darrell) Demski; grandchildren, Jason, Chris, Jeremy, Lisa and Laura; great-grandchildren Jazmin, Kaylee, Devon, Charlee and Lily. He is also survived by his brother Walter and sister Clara Sacher. Those rejoicing in heaven and setting another place at God's table for Dad at Jesus' Birthday party are our Mother, Lillian who predeceased him in 2000, his brothers Joe, Tom, Steve, Frank and John and sisters Carrie and Betty and many other friends and family that have gone before him. Dad was born in Stead, MB, third oldest of ten children he lived on the family farm until joining the army where he served for three years during WWII. He met and married our beautiful mother in 1949 in Toronto. After starting their family they moved to Winnipeg to raise them. Dad’s entire career was spent in the construction trade. Hard work was no stranger to him and for many years was employed by Talbot Drywall & Lathing as a working supervisor. In his spare time he enjoyed both the old homestead and the family cottage at Grand Marais where he made many memories and found great peace. Dad was gifted in music and played the harmonica beautifully, privileged were those who got the chance to enjoy it. He loved creative wood working , gardening, golfing, fishing and especially time with family who gave and received much love from this wonderful man. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment at Holy Family Cemetery. Thank you to Donwood Manor who took such good care of Dad over the last year. Flowers are gratefully declined but donations may be made in Dad’s memory to a charity of your choice. Dad, we'll see you later, "Bet your life, boy" VICHNAYA PAM’YAT