MORRIS SETTLER

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MORRIS SETTLER, P.ENG. Morris (Moishe) Settler passed away on March 3, 2012 at Riverview Palliative Care Unit. Aged 89, Morris lived a long and rewarding life. Morris is survived by his wife, Frances, his children, Len, Seymour, Kim, Miriam and Gary. He was adored by his grandchildren, Laine, Luc, Courtney, John, Jonah, Jess, Adam, Michael, Madalyn Janna, Carly, Jared, Leslee, Melissa, and his great-grandchildren for whom he always flashed his sweet smile, Alexi, Zachary, Olivia, Sharina and Lily. Morris is also survived by his sisters, Ruth Zoltok and Faigie Waisman (Al), his nieces, nephews, and cousins. Morris was a tireless inventor, an engineering frontiersman, who had a spark for living that stayed with him until he died. Morris' intellect allowed him to answer virtually any question he was asked. We will miss his perspective and surprising depth and scope of his knowledge. Along with his cherished brother Bert, he invented a pH monitor that drew the attention and admiration of many from around the world. Morris was granted space at the National Research Centre in Winnipeg, and worked until August of this year. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his unfailing support of the NRC Institute for Biodiagnostics. Retirement was a concept foreign to Morris, but he knew how to have fun. His family and friends will always remember the wonderful summers at the lake, fishing and boating with Moishe. In the winter, Moishe loved to downhill ski with Frances, a sport they took up in their 50s and proceeded to teach his grandchildren no fear on the slopes. He took up the clarinet at age 70, loved to record CBC opera broadcasts to cassette tapes and enjoyed attending the WSO concerts. He undertook each activity with wild enthusiasm and bountiful energy. The project Moishe devoted himself the longest, and was his greatest was his 65 year marriage to Frances. Together they hosted countless dinners and parties for friends and family, travelled, and provided a second home to literally anyone who walked through their doors on Niagara Street. To be lucky enough to have known Morris was something special. He took an interest in everyone he met. He was so proud of his family's accomplishments, many of which were due to his everlasting encouragement and the love he radiated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2012