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HARVEY A. FYKE 1934 - 2013 It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Harvey A. Fyke on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Riverview Health Care Centre. Left to cherish his memory and mourn his passing are his wife Margret (Peggy), son Ward (Shirley), daughter Dawn (Kevin), granddaughters Nicole and Kaylee Fyke, Allandra, Courteney, Payton, and Maryn Brown, brothers Leverne (Joyce), and Ken (Dawn), brother-in-law Tom(Gwen), sister-in-law Beth (Ivan), and brother-in-law Bruce (Jocelyn). Harvey will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and close friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Bill, sister-in-law Jean, and nephew Cameron. Harvey was born in Moosomin, SK, and despite being raised in a farming community; it is here that he began his long and very successful career with TransCanada Pipelines. Soon afterwards, he met and married Peggy and they began their life together. As his career progressed, Dad moved his family from Ile des Chenes, to Portage la Prairie, and eventually Kenora, ON. With a young family, leisure time was spent snowmobiling, curling, and supporting the local hockey team. Dad had a love for the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed his hunting and fishing days along with the opportunities he had to help friends at harvest time. Following his retirement in 1994, he and Mom relocated to Winnipeg where they could continue to enjoy NHL hockey and connect with their many friends in and around the city. Being close to an international airport also allowed them the opportunity to take many extended vacations with family or friends to destinations around the globe. He immensely enjoyed spending time at the cottage. In the earlier years of life at the lake he became fondly referred to as Bush Man because in the heat of the day you often found him with coveralls and work boots on, running his chainsaw. Dad built this family home as a labour of love and delighted in having his kids and grandkids come to enjoy it in the summers. Over the years, Dad took a lot of pride in opening up their home to friends and family from afar. Socializing filled with laughter, teasing, or a good debate over a game of cards brought him great joy. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, then Alzheimer's disease in the last few years of his life, Dad never lost his keen sense of humor, or his desire to constantly be on the move . A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson In the Park , 1291 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, with Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff at Riverview Health Care Centre Unit A1 and the staff at Riverwood Square for the dignified care and compassion extended towards Harvey. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Society or Alzheimer's Society. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Peggy My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family with the recent loss of Harvey. I will always remember his joie de vivre. I also know how much Mom and Dad (Verna and Floyd) enjoyed your and Harvey's company. My heart and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Joan (Blight) - Posted by: Joan Blight (Family friend) on: Mar 08, 2013
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Sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. I hear about the family from Jim Kerwin from time to time. Take care Peggy. - Posted by: Kay Polmark (Friend TCPL) on: Mar 01, 2013
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So very sorry to hear of Harvey's passing, Peggy! Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. - Posted by: Len & Edna Olson (Burnside friends) on: Feb 20, 2013
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My condolences to Peggy, Ward, Dawn and families.. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you during this sad time... - Posted by: Sherri Barrault () on: Feb 20, 2013
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Peggy and Famiy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and trust all the happy memories of Harvey's life will comfort you in your loss at this time. I will always remember how wonderful it was to be around Harvey. He was a Special Man too so many of us and Cathy and I were so blessed to have had just a few hours with you both in BC at Tom and Gwen's. I trust you all experience the comfort that Christ brings at times like this. Love Don and Cathy - Posted by: Don Glazebrook (Peggy's first cousin) on: Feb 19, 2013
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I had the distinct pleasure of working with Harvey between 1970-80. Not only his pleasant personality, but his dedication to the projects he was involved, was superior. My condolences to the family. D McLean -Palm Springs CA - Posted by: Donald McLean (working friend) on: Feb 19, 2013
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Hi Dawn and Ward. Just heard last night of your Dad's passing. So sorry for your great loss. I remember him as a friendly man who loved to tease and joke around. Thinking of you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Betty Weir (Rae) (friend of Dawn's) on: Feb 19, 2013
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So very sorry to hear of Harvery's passing Peggy! Don and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. I will look forward to seeing you on our return to Winnipeg. Take care. - Posted by: Don and Aurdrey Corner (Friend) on: Feb 18, 2013
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This man was not only my grandpa but my bestfriend. I am so blessed for this man to be in my life. I will always remember all memories spent together and will cherish everything my grandpa gave to me. I will miss the tractor rides hes taken me on & all the middle fingers i was given. He's gone to a much better place now but will be truly missed by all. Thank you for everything you have taught and gave to me grandpa ! Rest in peace, i will see you soon ! love you forever and always ! xox - Posted by: Nicole Fyke (Grand Daughter ) on: Feb 16, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will keep you in prayer during your time of mourning. Blessing of peace and comfort to all Micheline & Randy - Posted by: Randy & Micheline Dean () on: Feb 16, 2013
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Dawn, reading your tribute to your father, I know that you and family and friends will always have many memories, forever, that will bring you laughter and warm thoughts because of the life you shared with your father. With sincere condolences, Wendy Conn - Posted by: Wendy Conn (Dawn Fyke's sister - Ken's sister-in-law) on: Feb 16, 2013
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Just wanted to say I am grateful to have known Harv , he was a special man . My thoughts are with the family. Andrea Fyke - Posted by: Andrea fyke () on: Feb 16, 2013
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It was such a pleasure knowing Harvey. He always liked to tease and joke around. He will be missed for sure. My heartfelt condolences to Peggy and family. - Posted by: Trudy Grimshaw (Friend from Riverwood Square) on: Feb 16, 2013