Arni was born on October 9, 1911 in the Icelandic
community of 1-6 to Jon and Anna Gillis. He died peacefully at Boundary Trails
Health Centre on May 2, 2002.1911 - 2002
Arni was born on October 9, 1911 in the Icelandic
community of 1-6 to Jon and Anna Gillis. He died peacefully at Boundary Trails
Health Centre on May 2, 2002.
Arni is survived by his wife Olive of 62 years, 2 daughters Sigrid & husband Glen Hunt of Darlingford, Sally-Anne & husband Bob Gibb of Toronto, ON., son Robert & wife Kathy Gillis of Lockport, grandchildren Rodney & wife Maggie Hunt, Ryan & wife Dana Hunt, Scott, Chad Gillis, Christy, Matthew Gibb, great grandchildren Brock, Bryce, Russell Hunt, Matthew, Janaya Hunt.
In 1932 Arni graduated with a three year Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba and was awarded the Governor General's Medal.
Arni and Olive farmed in the 1-6 area until 1960 and then moved to Morden where he retired in 1976 from the Morden Research Station. Retirement years were spent in Morden. Arni gained the respect he had in the community not be receiving from others. This respect was his reward for what he had given to others all of his life. He had a knack for adding a little something to the life of everyone he met.
Funeral service was held Sunday May 5, 2002, 2:30pm at St. Paul's United Church, Morden, Jeri Bjornson officiating. Interment followed at the 1-6 Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 1-6 Community Hall or to the Legion House Walkway Fund, C/O the Town of Morden.