JOHN RUSSELL DYKES

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JOHN RUSSELL DYKES On Monday, November 24, 2008, John passed away at the Concordia Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones, John was a resident of Black Diamond, Alberta. Left to remember him with love always are his wife, Juanita; son Russell, daughter-in-law Jerilyn, sons, Richard and Jim Cropp; mother Bertha; brothers, Richard (Charlotte), Ross (Sandra), Donald (Cindy); nieces, Robyn (Tim), Trisha, Janey, Jacenta and Kyla; and nephew Vincent and lifelong friends from coast to coast. Born in Winnipeg, MB on July 27, 1938 John was the eldest of four sons, living in Winnipeg. At the age of 17 he left to join the Navy, he was a Submariner. John served on various ships and submarines which include the HMCS Grilse, Rainbow, Ojibwa, Okanagan, and Onondaga. Upon leaving the RCN John worked as a heavy duty Mechanic in Thompson, MB, Ft. McMurray, AB, Pt. Renfrew, BC, Calgary, AB, Squamish, BC and Nanaimo, BC. During his life, he enjoyed and played slo-pitch, golf and curling. He was always ready to hit the open road with his truck and 5th wheel for the next big adventure. Having travelled so much and lived in various locations he had accumulated a large circle of friends. John was never a shy person. He had a group of friends who became family, that he had known since 1957, they are known as the Old Salts Club . Many laughs and stories were heard when they gathered every year for dinner and drinks. A memorial service for John will be held on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Charleswood Legion Branch #100, 6003 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, with Chaplain George Davidson officiating. Reception to follow at the Legion. In March 2009, a new family member will be participating in the Dive for the Cure , if so desired, donation may be made in John's memory to the Three Fathoms Scuba Ltd., 163 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L5. Never to be forgotten and will always be loved. Love you forever.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2008