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ARTHUR JAMES DUECK
Born: Oct 15, 1932
Date of Passing: Jan 20, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARTHUR JAMES DUECK October 15, 1932 - January 20, 2012 Peacefully in his sleep Arthur James Dueck passed away at the Gimli Hospital. He is survived by his wife Marion of 57 years, his four children Debby, Dwayne, Derwin and Derry, his 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the care givers at Gimli hospital for their compassion during his final days and many thanks to Dr. R.C. Patel. Arthur was born October 15, 1932 in Horndean, Manitoba to Abe and Susanne Dueck. He worked farming jobs in his youth for Ed and Edna Schwartz. In 1951, he moved to Winnipeg where he took a job with the Eaton Catalog Printing Press. In 1952 Arthur joined Western Grocery where he worked his way up to the head buyer position, a testament to his supreme organizational skills, knack for numbers, and willingness to take charge and be part of the decision making process. These were traits that would define Arthur throughout his life. During this time he met the lovely Marion, whom he would wed and became his life-long partner. In 1967 Arthur joined the Codville Co. where he worked as the head buyer until moving to Niverville, Manitoba and purchasing an IGA and Sears store with Marion in 1977. He remained in Niverville for a decade until they decided to move to Bluff Creek, Manitoba where they tried their hand at ranching. This was where Arthur spent his final working days until he and Marion moved to Aspen Park, Gimli, Manitoba where they retired. Arthur remained active in the Aspen Park community where he sat on the Park's board as the treasurer, organized the floor curling events and traveled across Manitoba with his beloved band, The Crazy Eights. There will be a service for the family to be announced later. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the All Saints Church in Whytewold, Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Hey grandpa I miss you so much. I wish you were still here. You taught me a lot of stuff through the years. I love you grandpa and you will be missed. - Posted by: cory dueck (grandson) on: Mar 12, 2012
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To my grandpa Art who teach me alot of things when I was just a little guy and when I got older you teach me how to drive a tractor and I love you grandpa. Am going to miss you so much. - Posted by: cory dueck (godson) on: Feb 28, 2012
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As I always remembered Uncle Art, he was a man that never sat on the sidelines & complained. He always got involved. He was never scared to take on a new challenge. For that I always have admired & respected him. Uncle Art & Auntie Marion surprised me one weekend, showing up at my cabin & we had a great visit that I will remember fondly. My condolences to My Aunt Marion & all my cousins & their families for their loss. - Posted by: Gary Dueck (Nephew) on: Jan 27, 2012
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Thinking of you all during this time. I will always remember how kind you both were when you let me stay with you over the summer and work at the store in Niverville. I learned lots from Uncle Art during that time and also had fun! - Posted by: Charlene Cohen (Niece) on: Jan 27, 2012
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From our family to yours we extend our deepest sympathies. We all have very fond memories of Art and Marion when they owned the store here. - Posted by: Tina Froese and family of Niverville () on: Jan 26, 2012
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My condolences to the Dueck family... I have fond memories of Art and Marion hanging out at the legion with us "kids".. To Derwin and Joann... my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.. - Posted by: Tammy (friend of family) on: Jan 26, 2012
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My condolences to Marion and family. So glad that I got to see Marion and Art last fall. It is a visit I will remember. - Posted by: Marlene (Toews) on: Jan 25, 2012
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R.I.P Grandpa, I love you, you are gone but not forgotten.. You will be missed.. - Posted by: Dana Dueck (grandchild) on: Jan 25, 2012
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Sorry to hear about your dad, Deb. Thinking about you at this time. - Posted by: Val Reykdal () on: Jan 25, 2012
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Our thoughts are with you the family at this time. Art will be truly missed at Aspen Park. If you need anything please call. Will be praying for you. - Posted by: Alex and Sheila Boermann (Aspen Park co-residents) on: Jan 25, 2012