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Daniel Filipowich
September 27, 1946 - September 12, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Daniel Richard Filipowich <br /> <br />Daniel Richard Filipowich&rsquo;s earthly journey ended peacefully at Selkirk General Hospital in Selkirk, Manitoba on September 12, 2015, in his 68th year. <br /> <br />Cherished husband of Betty Christian Filipowich. Loving father of Derek (Cheryl); Kim (Mike); and Matthew. Adored grandfather of Rachel and Samantha Popp; Kayla, Carmyn, Dawson, Autumn, and Dallas Christian. <br /> <br />Dan leaves behind his mother Rose Filipowich of Heritage Manor in Swan River, Manitoba; sisters Irene and Cathy; mother-in-law Mary Christian; brothers-in-law Mel and Gordon Christian; sister-in-law Linda (Peter) White; sister-in-law Reverend Shirl Christian; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. <br /> <br />Dan was predeceased by his father John and brother-in-law Herb Christian. <br /> <br />Dan was raised in Swan River Valley, Manitoba. He started school in the Big Woody District, then graduated from the Swan Valley Collegiate. He attended University of Manitoba for his B.P.E. and Masters of Education. In the decades that followed he taught at Laura Secord School; Stanley Knowles; and St. John&rsquo;s. He spent many summers teaching ESL and a few winter months doing adult ESL. <br /> <br />After retirement he enjoyed working on supply for many of his fellow teachers. Throughout his working years he was involved in coaching, particularly volleyball, and was a noted supervisor of the School Patrols as well as helping put together the hand book for the city of Winnipeg School Patrols. <br /> <br />Dan was a man of faith, dedicated to his family, with a life-long pursuit to the education of others. <br /> <br />&ldquo;Pick up your cross&rdquo; <br /> <br />Viewing will be held Friday, September 18, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. <br /> <br />Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, with viewing 1 hour prior. Reception to follow. <br /> <br />We thank God for his many blessings. <br /></div>