David Lorne LeBoutillier

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David Lorne LeBoutillier passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a 4 year battle with cancer.

David was born in Neepawa hospital on December 17, 1938.  He was raised on the family farm in Hallboro, attended the Hallboro school then to the Neepawa Collegiate.  After graduating, he taught school in Bellsite, MB.  In 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Lois Craig and moved up to Churchill, MB where David took a teaching position.  Before their first child was born, they moved back to Neepawa and he worked at McDougall’s Garage, then Texaco Hi-way Station then to Murray’s Garage of Neepawa as a parts manager where he worked until his retirement.

David loved golfing and curling, playing in many golf tournaments and curling bonspiels over the years. He was also a member of the Anglican Church for a number of years.

Davids commitment to whatever he set his mind to was both inspiring and admirable. One of the best examples of this was his passion for his yard and the beautiful flowers that adorned it. Also his love of Christmas created a showcase of lights that would light up the entire yard for all to see.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois, daughters Suzanne (Gary) Rink, Yvonne (Don) Abstreiter, son Mark (Angie), daughter-in-law Cynthia, brothers Ron (Carole) and Doug (Sheryl), sisters-in-law Carol Duffus and Beverly Bradley, brothers-in-law Brian (Linda) Bradley and Darrell (Charlene) Bradley, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his son Robert, parents Wilfred and Lillian, father-in-law Robert Craig, mother-in-law Lucille Bradley, sisters Ruth (Larry) Mosonier, Ada (Frank) Clark, Phyllis (Don) Lawson, brother in-law Bill Duffus, and many nieces and nephews.

A service was held on Friday August 23, 2024 at the Neepawa Legion.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wiebe, the hospital staff, cancer care staff and home care staff for all their wonderful care and support. Thank you as well to the Legion Ladies for the lunch, Brian James for his support, Lisa Pottinger for the beautiful singing at the service, to everyone for the phone calls, food, flowers and cards, to all that have been supportive, especially over the last year and to all the family for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care.

When the nights are cold and the stars are few, we close our eyes and think of you.  A silent hope, a silent tear, a silent wish that you were here.

Rest in peace David.

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