HARRY BUSHBY

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HARRY BUSHBY Following a lengthy, full, enriching life it is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Harry Bushby. He leaves to mourn nieces Joy Jarvis, Colleen Robinson (Tom) and Marjorie Puhacz (George), nephew, Frank Bushby, sister-in-law Marge Bushby, cousins Lynn Jaworski (Charlie), Cal McCulloch (Ada), Shirley Birch and Rick McCulloch (Pat), great-nephews Jim Matthewman (Mary), Darren Puhacz (Vicki), Trapper Bushby (Amanda), Vance Bushby, great-nieces Corie Siddle (Al), Robin Hiebert, great-great-nieces and nephews Stephanie, Jessica, Chantelle, Jimmy, Dylan, Tracy, Ashley, Mackenzie, Shane, Emily, Frank and Carter. Also left to mourn are many extended relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father Frank (1953), Mother Etta (1978), brothers Jack (1985), Wilf (1996), sister-in-law Ruth (2001) and cousin Joyce Smith (2006). While he never married or had children, Harry was a guiding father figure. Never one to push advice on anyone, he was an excellent sounding board and would give gentle guidance when asked. He was known as Uncle Harry to many, including legions of fans at the Oakbank Soccer Club and Gateway Community Club. He was a frequent attendee at many sporting events throughout his life, from nieces and nephews to great nieces and nephews and friends and their children. Never one to critique, he often took the gang for ice cream or treats after. Harry was born, raised and lived his entire life in Winnipeg. He had many lifelong friends, several of whom date back to elementary school. He had contact with all of them for his entire life, with manyoccasions spent at Libau, Lee River or at one of their houses in Winnipeg. He also had close friends he would get together with to solve the world's problems over a meal or cup of coffee at Salisbury House or the Garwood Grill. Harry's work life was varied. He spent time at U of M Bookstore, Canadian Salt, Hudson's Bay Company, Great-West Life, Winnipeg Juvenile Family Court, Canadian Premier Life Assurance, Teachers College and Manitoba Hydro before finding his true calling as a teacher. He taught at Windsor, Minnetonka, Norberry and Hastings schools starting in 1960. He retired from full time teaching in 1987 but continued to teach evening courses for several years and was a part-time faculty advisor at the U of M until 1996. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Vinet, Lawrence Salter, Jim Matthewman, Allan Siddle, Jimmy Matthewman, Shane Siddle, Gerald Schmidt and Brian Glays. A service will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home. Interment will take place Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff of Grace Hospice for the care they have given Uncle Harry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Harry's memory to Grace Hospital Foundation, directed to Grace Hospice, 260 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3R5. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HIGHWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R2G 1P4 330-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2011