BRUCE PHILLIP MENLOVE

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BRUCE PHILLIP MENLOVE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Menlove at the age of 82. Bruce is survived by his son Mark (Kelly) Menlove, daughter Meredith (Paul) Vogt and grandson Andrew Vogt. He was predeceased by his wife Tanis and sons John, Peter and Sandy. Bruce was born in Winnipeg but grew up in Carberry, Manitoba. He earned his degree in Engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1951. Shortly after, he and Tanis married and moved to Fort William (Thunder Bay), where Bruce began his long career with American Air Filter. The growing family moved back to Winnipeg in 1961 and settled into a busy life that included constant work travel for Bruce offset by summer weekends spent at the family cottage in Whytewold. Bruce's curiosity and interests were wide-ranging. He always had several books on the go (literature, history, science) and kept current on world affairs, business and politics. In his 40s he learned to fly a plane. In his 50s he took up long-distance running, joining the Reh-Fit Centre and participating in the half-marathon. He stuck with his training regime until a year ago, which was as long as his health would allow. Bruce also had a clear sense of his responsibilities to others, and was diligent in carrying them out. He was a source of strength to his family through difficult times. In particular, he was a constant support to Tanis in her final years, allowing her to stay at home for as long as possible and keeping a constant watch at her hospital bedside. At Bruce's request there will be no funeral service. Flowers are gratefully declined, but those who wish can make a donation in Bruce's memory to the United Way of Winnipeg, 3rd Floor, 5 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T4. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care, and friends Bernice, Jennifer and Robert for their friendship and kindness over many years.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2010