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Calvin James Strachan
February 17, 1959 - August 17, 2010
STRACHAN: Calvin James of Hamiota passed away Aug. 17, 2010 at
the Hamiota District Health Centre after a brief illness.
Calvin was born Feb. 17, 1959, to Harold and Florence Strachan of
Decker, MB. He attended school in Decker, Crandall, Hamiota and
after graduation, ACC in Brandon. In 1978, he began working for
the CNR as a trackman and later as a machine operator.
After 19 years, he left CNR to be closer to home. He began raising
cattle and farming, while working for Gregory Sand and Gravel and
Cattlex. In 2007 he left farming and began
working for the Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure in
Birtle and Shoal Lake.
On Nov. 30, 1985, he married Evie Cowling of
Crandall. Together, they raised two daughters; Whitney born 1992,
and Morgan born 1995. Calvin's greatest joy was watching his girls
participate in their many activities and sports. In his younger
years, Calvin enjoyed hockey and water skiing, and later golf.
Many weekends were spent at the family cabin with family and
friends. His competitive spirit was always evident whether on the
hockey ice or the golf course. However, his reward was time spent
with great friends and great teammates.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Evie, and daughters Whitney and Morgan.
He is also survived by his parents, Harold and Florence Strachan;
brother Murray (Caroline) Strachan; sisters Linda (Bob) Wickens,
Judy (Greg) Rahn; brothers-in-law Bruce (Sandra) Cowling,
Art Cowling, Bob Cowling; sisters-in-law Maureen Cowling,
Betty Cowling (Jim Odo); and many nieces and nephews.
For those wishing to make a donation in Calvin's memory may do so to the
Hamiota Golf Club, Hamiota Aquatic Centre, or the Hamiota District
Sports Complex.
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