My First Construction Job in 1928

 

Introduction

Hello And Welcome - This is Henri Bourquin giving you a small introduction to this branch of the "Bourquin" family tree that I am a part of. On this site, I am presenting a copy of our "Family Tree" that I have been personally able to assemble with the help of many relatives. If you see any errors or omissions I would be grateful for your help in correcting them. I have led a very interesting life, and still am, with a lot of moving from place to place. I was in the construction field prior to retirement and was for many years a superintendent on many large, commercial and industrial projects in all four provinces from Ontario west. I left my hometown of Estevan, Saskatchewan, at the age of 19, going east to Windsor, Ontario, to find better paying employment. I had plans for an early marriage to a wonderful girl I had met at the age of 14. We were married in Windsor at the age of 20 and Esther (Nee Bassingthwaighte) 19 years of age. We had a wonderful 56 years of marriage together before poor health took my sweetheart from me in 1997. We were blessed with three beautiful daughters, who live well-rounded and busy lives, six grandchildren, also very busy with their careers, and now three great grandchildren. The good Lord has been very kind to me, giving me good health. A later-in-life accident did leave me with a few sores and disabilities but that is in the past. Now, in the year 2010 and at the age of 88 soon to be 89 years young, my motto still holds "Never look back - You can't go far looking in a rear view mirror" I hope you enjoy the stories and pictures that I am writing for this site. My youngest daughter, Avril, whom I live with along with her husband, is assisting me in setting up this site and articles. Your comments and corrections will be much appreciated.

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The Bourquin Family Tree All pages now have Printer Friendly Versions

Page #1 Jacques Bourquin Descendants

Page #2 Louis Emile Bourquin Descendants

Page #3 Helene Lucy Bourquin Descendants

Page #4 John Bourquin Descendants

Page #5 George Bourquin Descendants

Page #6 Paul Henry Bourquin Descendants

Page #7 Emile Bourquin Descendants

Page #8 Louis Pierre Bourquin Descendants

Page #9 Paul Leon Bourquin Descendants

Page #10 Lucy Bourquin (Smith) Descendants

Dear Family: if you have any corrections, additions,family pictures or such that you would like to add to this area of Dad's web, Please send them via mail or e-mail to me. Thank you, Avril Bourquin (Note: new E-mail address for Dad:henrij@mts.net)

I hope you enjoy the following pages on my web site
My 86th Birthday - July 05, 2007. Here I am with my daughters Avril and Myrna	My Life Story: Read all about my early beginnings and the interesting life I hav led so far. The story is far from completed!
My Dad's Story: From Dad's birth on November 22, 1894 in the town of Valentigney, France to his final days in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
	Henry's Pride and Joy Page: These are, of course, my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Henri's Page of   "Points to Ponder!": Over the years I have compiled a list of “quotes”, and sayings, some are good enough to stop and ponder over. Here are a few of my favorites.
My Personal Interests:	Wood Work Projects Page New Wood Working Page Brain Teaser Puzzles Fishing
Family Interest and Contact Page: Please come in to this page and enter your personal contact information if you wish others in the Bourquin Family to make contact with you.
	Henri's Links: A page full of fun and enjoyable links gathered by daughter, Avril

Myrna's Zone
Myrna          Tannis         John          Cam	Myrna, my eldest daughter, and her husband Cam are still living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their daughter, Tannis also lives in Winnipeg with her partner Shane. Their son John and wife, Carrie and kids now live in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Myrna is with the Rotary District 5550 and is the chair for their study exchange group. She is also still an Government investigator for the Health Protection for Persons in Care. Cam is the chair for the peace problems in Rotary District 5550. Myrna's Email: twokings@mts.net

Judy's Zone

Judy, my middle daughter, took up clowning as an accompaniment her dog shows and community work. She enjoys doing pet therapy in hospitals and visits many local events and schools where she puts on clown/dog shows. Judy has a web page of her own called the Bow Wow Dog Show and this can be located online at: http://www.bow-wow.bc.ca/ Judy and Kurt live on Quadra Island on the west coast of British Columbia. They moved there from the Invermere valley just a few years ago and we all still miss them dearly. They are very happy in their new home and enjoy the island life GREATLY!

Judy's Email: jkhagen@telus.net

Avril's Zone

Avril (youngest daughter); and her husband, Val, continue to give me a great home and a very happy and fulfilled life. We enjoy many activities together throughout the year. Avril has her own private web site and she has all the adventures of her new pet puppy, Blonide as she grows up (see Blondie's Blog). Come and visit her at: http://avrils-place.com/ Avril's oddest pet is a fairly rare landsnail found in British Columbia. "Oreo" was found on one of Val and Avril's mineral claim properties. To see more pictures of Oreo and to learn all about him, please visit him/her at: http://www.manandmollusc.net/Oreo/oreo.html

Avril teaches Molluscan education to students and educators alike through her web site Man and Mollusc. She also works as sort of a bridge or go-between for the public and and those "in the Know- todays Conchologists & Malacolgists. Please drop by my Man and Molluscs Educational Sites at http://www.manandmollusc.net or visit the new Directory I am building with my British advisor at: http://www.directory.manandmollusc.net/ Come visit me at my new personal site: avrils-place.com Or Email me personally at avrilb@telus.net