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WALTER KLYM On March 19, 2012, at Seven Oaks Hospital, Walter Klym, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 86 years. Besides his wife Violet Klym he is survived by his daughter Claudette (Doug), four stepdaughters Melodie, Kathy (Laszlo), Kelly, and Sandra (Omar). Also his son Gerry (Lia), and stepson Deno, 13 grandchildren Lee-Anne, Michael, Robert, Jesse, Melayna, Alexandra, Adrian, Zayn, Shaan, Aaron, Kyiandra, Nicholas, and Tiffany, also four great-grandchildren, Addison, Morley, Kate, and Brooklyn. He also leaves to mourn his passing many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Leona and his daughter Connie. Walter served his country near the end of the Second World War, and then returned from overseas to return to his career at C.P. Railway and begin his first family. He spent 40+ years at C.P.R. as a railway engineer. Walter always commented that he had done everything and some things twice. He had two 25+ year marriages, he travelled the world, was an actor, and an avid gardener. He welcomed a large extended family when he married Violet before he retired. Prayers will be on Friday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas U. C. Church, 737 Bannerman Ave., with Father Isidore Dziadyk officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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I have many fond memories of time spent at the Klym's house in the late 70's and of Walter. My sincerest condolences to Gerry and family. - Posted by: Blair Mattison and Family (Friend of Family) on: Apr 01, 2012
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Wally was my second father! He married my mom Violet 28 years ago, and has been in our lives and hearts ever since. He gave mom a great life, and they travelled extensively. We spent many holidays and happy occasions together. I remember Christmases in the eighties, either at the restaurant on Nairn or the house on Arlington, with Claudette, Jerry, and Connie. He was grampa Wally to our kids. Always ready to make them laugh, and quick with a joke. We love you Wally. Rest in peace! Love Sandy - Posted by: Sandra Sohail (Step daughter) on: Mar 24, 2012
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I feel very sad about my gege passing away because I always had a lot of fun with him and I will miss him. - Posted by: Adrian Kozik age;11 (Grandson) on: Mar 24, 2012
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Good person to work with! Made the long days on the Job seem shorter. I started in the mid 60's now retired. - Posted by: John Kasian (CP) on: Mar 23, 2012
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Looking back over the last 40 years, I will remember the many nice dinners we shared for birthdays, weddings, Ukrainian Christmas and at the race track. Walter enjoyed life. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Jewel (Rodstrom) Townsend (Doug's mother) on: Mar 22, 2012
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My father John worked with Wally and my sister Terry and brother Tom were his godchildren. I have fond memories of all the Klym's and the many times spent at our cottage and the many many wonderful xmas we all had. Wally will join my mom and dad. Not many of the old railroaders left. - Posted by: Pat Bencharski (Mytruk). (Parents John and Vickie Mytruk were long time friends) on: Mar 22, 2012
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I have worked with Violet and Walter for the past 4 years. My condolences to the family. He was a man of many words, it was an honor to be in his life, even if for such a short time. - Posted by: Susan D (Home Support worker) on: Mar 22, 2012
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We are deeply sorry for your loss, may God console you all. - Posted by: Joe & Elda Bernardo (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2012
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Walter is a man I often heard my Dad, Pat Flood speak of - a fellow locomotive engineer at CP. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Joan Flood () on: Mar 22, 2012
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It was fortunate to live in the same neighborhood and get to meet Mr. Klym. He did love his gardening! Peace. - Posted by: Bob Knoll and Family (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2012
