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HARVEY JAMES BRODIE MUNRO
Date of Passing: Jul 19, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHARVEY JAMES BRODIE MUNRO Peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Portage District General Hospital, Harvey James Brodie Munro of Portage la Prairie, formerly of Winnipeg, beloved husband of Shirley, passed away at the age of 72 years. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 with Beth Kerr officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. Harvey was born on June 4, 1940 son of Naomi and Brodie Munro at Rathwell, Manitoba. He attended several schools as the family moved about Manitoba, but he ended up in Portage. After completing his education he began truck driving, a passion he maintained his entire working life. In 1961 he married Shirley Moffat and they made their home in Winnipeg for many years, returning to Portage in 2010. Harvey loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed his time with his family. Predeceased by his parents, Harvey leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 51 years Shirley, his son Glenn (Jane) of Portage, his daughter Kim (Bev) of Swan River, grandchildren; Dylan, Chris, Nicole, and Andrew. Also surviving are his brothers Bruce (Bonnie), Brian (Darlene) both of Portage, his sisters Donna Carmichael of Portage, Karan (Bob) Carmichael of Beausejour, his uncle Archie (Marlene) Morrison of Portage, his aunts; Wilma Morrison of Carberry, Daisy Monsen of Parkville, BC and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the funeral home for a time of visitation on Monday evening July 23, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6 or a charity of your choice. A tribute DVD in memory of Harvey will be produced by the Omega Funeral Home, condolences may be sent to the family in care of Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com Dedicated to those we serve.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Harvey was the best mentor a young trucker could have met. I met Harvey back in the mid seventies when I started trucking. I can tell you he taught me lots, but the thing I remember most is how he loved to have fun and laugh. He made trucking enjoyable whenever you had the pleasure to run with him down the road. Rest in peace Harv. My deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Peter Polet (friend) on: Jul 25, 2012
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Our sincere sympathies go out the the Munro family. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Greg & Natalia Wurmlinger (Glen's friends) on: Jul 24, 2012
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I was honored to have known Harvey. My fondest memories are of his avid story telling and quick wittedness. I had the privilege of working with him for a number of years where he entrusted me with the responsibility of co-driver. I learned a lot through the time I spent with Harvey and thank him for taking me under his wing. Liz and I wish Shirley the best for the future. Neil - Posted by: Neil Birkett (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2012
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Our deepest sympathies go out to Shirley and her family for this great loss. Know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Harvey was someone who was very special to us. Ray & Harvey drove together for many years there are stories that could be told and hours of reminiscing could take place. One thing that sticks out is that for many years many driver thought that Harvey & I were brothers and to this day I occasionally get asked how my brother is doing. People actually believed it, and to some degree so did I. Harvey was a special friend and a brother to me while driving up and down the road for many many miles. - Posted by: Raymond & Ida Wonnick (Friend / Co-Worker) on: Jul 21, 2012