Obituary of Alvin Bunzenmeyer

With great sorrow Alvin "Bunzy" Bunzenmeyer passed away peacefully with dignity at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre following a long valiant fight with cancer. Bunzy was born on May 9, 1930 in the Springside district of Saskatchewan. The son of Edward and Martha (nee Effa) Bunzenmeyer. He attended Orkney School, Burke School and Yorkton Collegiate School. On October 2, 1952 he married Emma Augustine at First United Church in Melville. Together they had three daughters, Cheryl, Carol and Jenn. He was a loyal employee for Westfair Foods for forty-nine years with the last number of years in a managerial role. He will always be remembered as a talented carpenter and his passion for golfing and dancing. A generous man, quick witted with a wonderful boyish sense of humour and an ability to laugh at his own idiosyncrasies and humanity. His compassionate love touched the hearts of everyone. He embraced the opportunity to express his love and compassion to his family and others. He found wonder in the joy of activity and being with nature. His infinite love and compassion is cherished and will be missed by his wife and life long love, Emma. His zest for life not only made him a beloved father but a mentor to his daughters: Cheryl, Carol and Jenn and sons - in - law: Tony, Marty and Adam. A really great grandfather whose loss of shared tomorrows will be felt by grandson Joel; granddaughters: Jasmin, Meghan and Jade. In honor of Bunzy's carpentry skills the celebration of life service was held at the home he built; Bunzy's and Emma's place on 17 Calder Place on Friday, July 29, 2005 with Rev. Susan Manning of the United Church of Canada officiating. The reflections of Bunzy's life were given by his daughters, sons - in - law and grandchildren, Jasmin and Meghan. The hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" were played and sung by grandchildren, Joel and Jade and family friend Levi Salad. The urn bearers were his children Cheryl, Carol and Jennifer. The interment will take place at a later time. Cremation and funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens