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| Laurie and Elsie Allen |
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| Laurie Edwin, born November 27, 1927, was the second child of Bill and May Allen of Eriksdale. |
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| Elsie Johnson was born on September 26, 1935 to Andrew and Beda Johnson. |
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| Laurie and Elsie married in April 1952. They bought her father?s farm (NW 1-23-6W) in Mulvihill and at a later date they purchased (NE 6-23-5W). |
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| Laurie worked several places while building a farm. He worked at the Egg Station, for the Railroad, on construction, and for Comstock. Although he enjoyed each of these jobs he said, "I found farming much more satisfying." |
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| While Laurie worked at his many jobs Elsie raised children and worked at restaurants in the area, her last place of employment being at Pine Tree. Elsie passed away on March 28, 1984. |
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| They raised eight children: |
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James Patrick (Pat), born October 21, 1953, married Marg Petkau of Siglunes. They are beef farmers and have taken over the family farm in Mulvihill. They have two children, Steven and Shane, and a foster daughter, .
Lorena, born November 30, 1954. Lorena has four children; Scott, Heather, Barbara and Margaret (twins).
Gerald David (Jerry), born February 29, 1956, married Ramona (Mona) Johnson of Ashern, MB. They have one daughter,
Meaghan Rhea, and currently reside in Selkirk.
Barbara, born May 18, 1957, married Keith Murphy of Siglunes. They have four children, Daniel, Jennifer, Leo, and Emeral, and two granddaughters, Erin and Shelby. They currently reside in Selkirk.
Cheryl, born March 1, 1959. Cheryl has two daughters, Alaina and Elsa.
Robert (Rob), born May 4, 1960, married Liz Petkau of Siglunes. They have two children, Laura and Barrett, and currently reside in Winnipeg.
Kelly, born June 1, 1962, married Diane Young. They have two children, Jasmine and Jesse, and currently reside in Winnipeg.
Colleen, born September 29, 1963. Colleen currently resides in Winnipeg. |
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In the summer of 1987, Laurie became re-acquainted with a family friend, Ann Henton, whom he married September 30, 1987. Laurie and Ann resided in Winnipeg until his death on November 22, 2002. |
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Beyond Beginnings: Eriksdale Area History Book. Published by Eriksdale Heritage Advisory Committee, 1996. Pages 253-256, 435-437, 487-489, 506-7, |
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(information has been edited and updated) |
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