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HUME BLAKE YOUNG
Born: May 30, 1919
Date of Passing: Dec 07, 2010
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HUME BLAKE YOUNG May 30, 1919 -December 7, 2010 On Tuesday, December 7, Hume passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elinor (née Hopper); his children, Donald (Robin), David (Nancy), Jane, Doug (Marian), Andy (Vicki), Nancy (Mike), 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Hume grew up in Winnipeg with loving parents Walter and Frances. He is predeceased by his six siblings, David, Kay, Eileen Barber, Fran Jones, Bruce and Joan Wilson. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Civil Engineering degree (Senior Stick) and primarily worked for the City of Winnipeg. Hume served in the RCAF in the Second World War. He retired in 1982 and spent many happy years in Tucson during the winters and at the cottage in the summer. Dad was a very giving person and was always helping others. He loved the company of family and friends and enjoyed hosting gatherings. Dad was an accomplished handyman, building his own house and cottage and helping many friends and relatives with renovation projects. Dad enjoyed learning new things and had many hobbies and interests including jewelry making, raising tropical fish, gardening, family genealogy, wine making, wind surfing, water skiing, golfing, skeet-shooting, hunting and bridge. Hume was an accomplished bagpiper who played with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, Winnipeg Police Pipe Band and the ANAVETS Rockwood 303 Pipe Band where he accumulated many friends and fond memories. Hume was a devoted husband and father; he always put family first, and lived his life with integrity and honesty. Hume was highly respected and liked by his co-workers, friends and family. Hume was a true gentleman, polite and kind, always putting others first, all who knew him were touched by his thoughtfulness. Funeral services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CancerCare Manitoba. Chapel Lawn 885-9715
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2010
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was searching to find my friend, my piping teacher, my mentor, who touched my heart while I lived in Tucson, Arizona. Both Hume and Mary stopped and had lunch with my wife and I as he was headed home to Canada in Rock Port, Missouri - off of Interstate 29. Part of his loving heart lives within me! Rodney Hopper, Pastor of the First Christian Church in Rock Port, Missouri. - Posted by: Pastor Rodney Hopper (Friend) on: Nov 12, 2012
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Our sympathies to the Young family. I enjoyed the years I worked with Hume, as well as the assistance I received from Hume for my son's bagpiping. - Posted by: Rod McRae (Family) on: Dec 16, 2010