HARRY FISHMAN

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HARRY FISHMAN Harry Wolfe Fishman died Monday, March 5, 2007, at the age of 93. Survived by his daughters, Norma Steinberg (Jimmy), Barbara Promislow, and Shelley Hasinoff (Brian) and son, Lenny (Gail), 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, he was predeceased by his wife, Faye, his parents, Louis and Bayla Minka, his brothers, Harvey and Sammy, and his sisters, Eva and Diana. He will be fondly remembered by Marion Silverman and her family, and his wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Born in Winnipeg, May 18, 1913, he grew up in rural Manitoba, mainly in Oakburn and Minnedosa, before striking out on his own as a long distance trucker, garage owner and then grocer. His early passion for cars grew out of that first ride in his father's Studebaker. The family general store was his introduction to the entrepreneurial world of commerce. His adventures on the road between Winnipeg and Chicago and his early forays into the kosher meat business in Yorkton were the stuff of great stories, some of them probably even true. He married Faye Jauvoish in 1937, and after the war they left Yorkton, returning to Winnipeg to raise their family. With his father's encouragement, he bought a little store on the corner of Main and Logan, called Mall Foods, turning it into a thriving independent business with a loyal clientele. He was a hard-working, innovative and adventurous marketer who took pride in his achievements. At the age of 65 he retired so that he could concentrate on the refinement of his golf game. Harry was a good sport and loved to keep himself busy. He lived independently, practicing his swing at the Dome, at Glendale or in Palm Springs until the last few months of his life. He loved sitting around with his cronies trading lies'. He was especially proud of his hole-in-one. Harry was a life-long learner who respected the power of education. He imbued his love of learning in his children and grandchildren. Rarely without a book or a crossword in his hands, he always had something valuable to contribute to a conversation. He was a warm-hearted and generous man, with a gentle sense of humour, inspiring those who knew him with his positive spirit and can-do' manner. Harry cared deeply for and supported his family and friends. He was especially strong and compassionate when Faye's health declined, ensuring her comfort and dignity. Harry could be counted on to do the right thing, whatever it was. In life and in death, he was an unassuming and powerful role model. The service was held at the Etz Chayim Synagogue with interment at the Rosh Pina Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Fishman, Brian Hasinoff, Sam Hasinoff, Baruch Promislow, Roni Promislow and Ian Kay. The family would like to thank the caring staffs of the Winnipeg Ambulance Service, the Health Sciences Centre and the Sharon Home, his wonderful caregivers, Lucila, Emmy, and Norma, and especially his personal physician, Dr. Ruth Simkin. Donations may be made to his fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (http://www.jewishfoundation.org/index2.html) or the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2007