GLEN ROSTE

Our dad, Glen Roste, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
He was predeceased by a son, Wayne; and son-in law, Les Anderson.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 69 years, Isabel; his children, Daniel (Anita), Joan Anderson, and Barry (Lynn); daughter-in-law, Jackie Roste; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as his brother, Leonard, and sisters, Cora and Roberta.
Glen was born Nov. 23, 1917 in Preeceville, Sask. to Emil and Gena Roste. Glen, coming from a large family of 13 brothers and sisters, leaves many cousins and relatives across Canada and the U.S.
Dad’s family arrived in Fort Frances, Ont. during the 1920s. He received his education in the Crozier School, but had to leave before finishing due to the Depression and having to help provide for his family.
Dad worked on the family dairy farm during the 1930s, but ended up seeking work on the farms of Saskatchewan during harvest time.
When he returned to the family farm, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Isabel Whalen. They were happily married on Dec. 10, 1918 and would have celebrated 70 years together.
Dad first got into the bakery business in 1937. The bakery was operated in the rooming house called the Green Onion. He owned and operated the bakery, which became Roste’s Maple Leaf Bakery, until the 1980s.
In 1954, Glen and Isabel purchased property on Rainy Lake that became their paradise. Dad slowly built six cottages over the following years, which became the Four Winds Resort.
He enjoyed talking and meeting people who came to enjoy the beauty of the place. Birds, squirrels, fox, deer, and other small creatures surely will miss his treats.
He was very proud of his 1942 jeep, “Old Willy.”
He became an avid curler in 1942, winning many trophies and taking part in numerous bonspiels around Rainy River District. His love for the game, and the camaraderie that goes with it, carried on right up to last fall. He was the oldest active and honorary member of the Fort Frances Curling Club.
His motto in life was “It’s not whether you win or lose the game but how you played it.”
He also loved a good crib game, and sharing a good joke.
Dad worked extremely hard at every job he undertook. He carried out his duties with a great deal of pride and did it to the best of his ability. He was a jack-of-all trades.
He was a man of integrity, a man who lived and let live, but most of all he was a good husband, father, and grandfather.
No formal funeral service will take place, as per Glen’s wishes.
Family and friends are invited to a time of fellowship and a sharing of memories on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont.
We miss you dearly and love you, Dad and Grampa! Rest in peace.