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WILLIAM JAMES BRICK
Born: Jul 01, 1948
Date of Passing: Apr 26, 2012
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WILLIAM JAMES BRICK William James Brick, born July 1, 1948, in Swan Lake, MB, passed on April 26, 2012, to join his father, Leon and brother, Roy, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill leaves his memories to his wife, Sandra; his daughter Angela and Bill Schroeder, his precious grandsons, Leith and Taven; his mother Myrtle Brick, brother Bob (Fern), sister Brenda (Bob) Roos, in-laws Michele Nylen, Arnold (Donna) Misko, Wayne Misko, and Walter Langver, many nieces and nephews, special cousins Elaine (Les) Einarson and Helen Rempel, special Aunt Myrna (Ron) Tole. Along with Bill's father and brother, he was predeceased by Joseph and Mary Misko, Phyllis Langver, and Delores Sigfussonhis cancer confidant. Bill spent his childhood in Manitou, where he attended school, played hockey, baseball, and golf. He had the honour of playing on the Provincial winning Bantam Baseball team in 1962. Bill was employed with Manitoba Hydro for 34 years, retiring in 2007. Bill had many great friendships and golfing buddies through his work. Bill also spent 22 years referring and umpiring with Sam Tascona throughout Winnipeg and the Interlake areas. He most enjoyed working the annual Oldtimer's Tournament renewing many friendships. Bill and Sandra were married in 1982, and this brought Angela into Bill's life. This also brought in the Misko family into his life. The family was fortunate to do a great deal of traveling with their favorite destination being Hawaii, which they visited several times. Bill was diagnosed in 1999, with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Bill went through years of treatment which afforded him the opportunity to spend valuable years with his grandsons he loved so dearly. Over the years Bill was thankful to Dr. Maxwell and team at the Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit. As well as Dr. Johnston and team at CancerCare Unit at Health Sciences Centre, and most recently to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital for the great care and support he and the family received. Bill would like to thank Sandra and Angela for their constant love and care over the years. A service Celebrating Bill's Life will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, Manitou, MB, on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Private family interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to CancerCare Manitoba towards Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Room 1160, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9. Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself. Don't be afraid to tell or show your family or others that you love them. Don't be afraid to have fun. As far as that part goes
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Bill had a kind heart and was a pleasure to know and work with - a true gentleman. I know his family meant everything to him. He was so proud of his grandsons, Leith and Taven, who brought much joy to him and Sandra. He was blessed to be surrounded by so much love and I know this helped him a great deal. My deepest condolences to you all and God Bless. - Posted by: Julie Docherty (Friend and former co worker, Manitoba Hydro) on: May 06, 2012
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Sorry for your loss. The world has lost a true gentleman and friend. - Posted by: Don Howard (Longtime friend and referree partner) on: May 03, 2012
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To Bill's wife and family, So sorry for your loss. Bill had a wonderful spirit. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Judy Cruise (Friend from rural Manitoba & receptionist at Meadowood Clinic) on: May 03, 2012
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Godparent, gentleman, friend-we've lost one of the best. To his two much loved "boys" carry on your grandpa's legacy and be proud. To Sandra and all the family our heartfelt condolences. We're going to miss him. Gord, Rilda, Marc, Marnie, Devynn, Kris & Laura. - Posted by: VanHussen Family (Friends) on: May 02, 2012
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My thoughts are with you Sandra, and family. As Bill will be sorely missed by all his family n friends. He is finally at peace n pain free. Even Bill's final words have such meaning to our family. Our deepest sympathies. Joyce, Trevor, and Kevin Webinger-Tascona - Posted by: Joyce Webinger, Tascona (A long time friend) on: May 02, 2012
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Bill was always a gentleman who cared about his work and the people he worked with. I appreciate that he taught me a lot when we worked together and that I have been able to carry on his work ethic. We all lost a good one! - Posted by: Peter Roth (Co-worker) on: May 01, 2012
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I sense a deep loss of one of the Best I ever knew. Bill will be missed deeply by all who knew him. - Posted by: Alan "Woody" Woodard (Room-mate, Golf buudie, and certainly one of my best friends.) on: Apr 30, 2012
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Our deepest condolences to all of Bill's family. A wonderful man from a wonderful family. We're thinking of you all during your time of loss. - Posted by: Tanya, Pam, Kim, Shawn and families (Cousins) on: Apr 30, 2012
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My sympathy to all of you...especially Myrtle. My sister Sheron & I shared some special memories of Bill on the phone today. Although we lost touch with Bill as adults we are not surprised to read of how much he was loved in his life, as we remember him being such a happy, caring, generous & fun loving guy. - Posted by: Marilyn Seymour (Johnson) (Childhood friend) on: Apr 30, 2012
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What a fine gentleman and friend, the world has lost. - Posted by: larry pitre (friend) on: Apr 29, 2012
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So sorry for your loss. Your dad was my buddy when the girls were teenagers. We're thinking of you and your family. - Posted by: Mona zimmerman (Friend of angie misko) on: Apr 28, 2012
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My heart goes out to you Sandra. Bill was a very caring and thoughtful man. Others always came first. My condolences to you and your family. Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Anderson (Friend and co-worker) on: Apr 28, 2012