Richard (Dick) Alexander Danielson was born Thursday, October 25, 1925 at Winnipegosis, Manitoba. Richard was predeceased by his wife Elsie (nee Baker); parents Charles and Marianne; sisters Suzie Yee, Dora Munroe, Rita Samatte, Mary Anderchuck, and Cecile Danielson; brothers Ray and Roy; fiancé Ida St. Goddard. Richard is survived by his children Ken (Gail), Janice, Debbie, JoAnne (Dennis), Gloria (Todd), and Richard (Candice); brothers Chuck (Grace), Adolph (Carol), Edward; sister Marlene (Arnold); and many nieces, nephews and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Dick worked at various jobs such as logging, CNR, and heavy construction until he found his passion in trapping and commercial fishing. Both of which he passed his trade secrets on to his sons and grandsons, and a handful of friends. As an avid crib player to the very end, you could always count on Dick to be one of the cagiest of players, with a side order of one of his favorite dishes – a good fry of Jack Fish. Music was one of Dick’s great passions that he shared with family and friends. Whether he sang or played the fiddle or guitar, his expression of music came right from his heart. While on the trap line, his best friend and companion was his dog Fido, whom he loved and respected, as Fido saved his life on two occasions. ˜™ VIEWING Monday, December 2, 2013 11:00 am Grace Church of the Mennonite Brethren Cranberry Portage, Manitoba FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, December 2, 2013 1:00 pm Frontier School Division Gymnasium, Cranberry Portage, Manitoba Presider: Bob Hay PALLBEARERS Grandsons Richard Danielson Derrick Danielson Buggy Danielson Donnie Danielson Clint Danielson Calvin Yakiwchuk Nephew Myles Munroe and Granddaughter Charity Gamblin. HONORARY PALLBEARERS All trappers, fishermen, grandchildren and friends. USHERS David Towle Daniel Fosseneuve GUEST BOOK ATTENDANTS Melinda Colquhoun Katie Fosseneuve SINGERS Jessica Saunders Clint Danielson SLIDE SHOW ARRANGEMENT Calvin Yakiwchuk If friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0S6, would be appreciated by Dick’s family. INTERMENT Cranberry Portage Community Cemetery Following the interment prayers at the Cranberry Portage Cemetery, everyone is invited to a time of refreshment and fellowship at the Cranberry Portage Elementary Gymnasium.