BRUCE ALAN BICKELL -

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BRUCE ALAN BICKELL 1921 - 2011 Bruce Alan Bickell, age 89, passed away peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg on October 7, 2011. Predeceased by his wife Eileen of 50 years, eldest son Jeffery and brothers Harold, Fred, Norm and Warren. Bruce is survived by his daughter Valerie, son Derek (Jean) grandchildren Courtney Morgan and Devon of Calgary, grandsons Brent and his daughter Emily, Brian (Charlene), and great-grandchildren Hayley and Erin of Winnipeg. Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Bruce attended Gordon Bell High School prior to his service in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, including the D Day landing at Normandy Beach. Prior to his release from the navy he obtained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After the war, Bruce went back to work at Standard Aero and later Standard Machine Works to eventually become part owner with his brother Norman until their retirement. Bruce was a proud member of the White Ensigns Association at HMCS Chippawa, and enjoyed his long service as a Past Exalted Ruler of the Winnipeg Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks supporting various charities including, children's hospitals, helping hearing impaired children, and summer camps for under privileged children. Bruce loved to golf and nothing made Bruce happier than his time spent as a member of the Breezy Bend Golf Club, golfing with the boys aka the liar's club . As a great lover of animals Bruce and his beloved dog Rebel logged countless miles walking every day and every night. Bruce and Eileen enjoyed being season ticket holders to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheering for them for over 45 years. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Tower 6 at Deer Lodge Centre for their compassionate care of Bruce during his stay there. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bruce's memory to the Canadian Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children at 1-888-843-3557, grandlodge@elks-canada.org. At Bruce's wish a private family service will be held. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2011