Walter Wells Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6867
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Accountant, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Walter — Elizabeth Esther Schinbein. Elizabeth (daughter of George Schinbein and Cathrina "Cathy" Edler) was born 15 Feb 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 1978; was buried , Fonthill Cemetery, Fonthill, Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59233

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SHANTZ, Arthur Graham - Peacefully at his home in Welland, on Sunday January 15, 2006. Mr. Arthur G. Shantz B.S.A., formerly of Fonthill, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Jean Winton and loving father of Beth Harper and her husband Rick of Texas and Alan Shantz and his wife Dianne Chappel of Cambridge. Also loved by his grandchildren Gregory Harper, Lisa and her husband Chris Serna and Michael Harper. Dear brother of Murray Shantz and his wife Mary of Unionville. Survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. Mr. Shantz was a graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, class of 1936, was President of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and owned and operated fruit farms in Fonthill and St. Catharines. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Moore Sovereign Consistory in Hamilton and a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 535 in Fonthill, Elgin Lodge of Perfection in Niagara Falls and Niagara Valley of Rose Croix in Niagara Falls. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday January 21, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. at Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill, Fonthill with Reverend Paul Owen officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Fonthill United Church Building Fund or to Wesley Robins Retirement Village, 242 First Avenue North, Welland L3C 7J2. Online condolences through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140049

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SHANTZ, Murray Bertram - (1921-2015) Quietly passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 in St. Catharines at the age of 93, after a short illness at Linhaven Long Term Care Home. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary (nee Hawke, 2011) and his brother Arthur. He is survived by his sons, David (Maureen), St. Catharines, and Peter (Diane), Surrey, BC, and his daughter Barbara, Vancouver, BC, as well as his grandchildren, Derek (Madeline), Christy (Brian Gallant) and Mark (Brianna), two great grandchildren, Elaina and Foster, and sister-in-law, Jean Shantz. The last few years have been a time to treasure as Murray and Mary resided at Anchor Pointe Retirement Home in St. Catharines where many experiences and moments were enjoyed by all of the family. After graduating from St. Catharines Collegiate Institute Murray attended Sir George Williams University in Montreal where he received his BA. In 1943, Murray joined the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry where he served as a Captain in Europe during the war for two years. He always regarded himself as one of the fortunate ones to return. Arriving back in Canada, he and Mary were married and celebrated the next 65 years together. Murray joined the YMCA in 1945 where work became a way of life for him for 27 years - strongly believing in the 'Y' motto of Spirit, Mind and Body. He went on to direct Staff Development at the National Council of YMCA's where he provided mentorship, leadership training, and placement recommendations for many YMCA staff across the country. After the 'Y', he worked at Public Works Canada in Toronto heading up Human Resources there for 10 more years before he retired. Murray and Mary enjoyed their years living in Don Mills and Walden Pond of Markham. They also spent many winters at Outdoor Resorts in Melbourne, Florida and treasured the deep friendships that they made wherever they went. Murray loved tennis, which he played until he was 86, the trips with Mary in their Airstream trailer, and their many travels throughout the world. Together, they certainly had a full life of many experiences, and left their imprint with family, friends and the community. Special thanks to the many caring physicians and nursing staff at St. Catharines General Hospital and to the dedicated staff on Secord Unit at Linhaven who supported Murray through his final days. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL , 75 Church Street, St. Catharines (905-684-6346) at 2 p.m. Family will be there to accept friends from 1 p.m. \endash 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the YMCA of Niagara or the Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.