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RODERICK WILLIAM BUSHIE
Born: Dec 19, 1952
Date of Passing: Jun 14, 2013
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RODERICK WILLIAM BUSHIE December 19, 1952 June 14, 2013 After a short battle with cancer, Rod peacefully passed into the spirit world at the Selkirk & District General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind his best friend and loving wife Eileen, sons Hjortur and Ivar Helgason, grandsons Rain Anton and Tristan Alexander Helgason, sister Emma Bushie, brother Adolphus Bushie, sister Lena Bird (Edgar), Allan Bushie (Lillian), Alice Bushie, Vernon Bushie (Myrna), Connie Fontaine (Donovan), Elma Aurthurson (Sheldon), numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and countless friends and acquaintances. Rod was born and educated in Hollow Water, leaving to further his education and work in Winnipeg, but returned to Hollow Water and to begin his political life. He was a Band Councillor of his reserve for four years, and Chief for 18 years and Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for three years. Rod was always respectful of the Elders of his community, and had a great interest in the future of the youth. He always managed to find sponsors or extra funding for trips for the Elders and sports events for the youth. He encouraged young people to finish high school and not be afraid to leave the reserve to further their education and life experience. Rod fell in love with his grandchildren the moment he held them in his arms shortly after their birth, and he enjoyed their company every time they came to visit. As soon as the boys came into the house they ran to find "papa". His passing will leave a huge gap in their lives that he would have filled with love, laughter and adventure. Many of us only have a few of what we would call "close friends", but Rod had so many that only he could keep track of them. He was a generous man, with a good heart and deep feelings for the well-being of his people and the future of all First Nations. Rod worked for Jory Capital to increase the awareness among First Nations of investment and long term financial planning. His latest employment was with San Gold, gold mine who have a very high employment and retention rate of First Nation people. Many thanks to San Gold for their compassion through Rod's illness. The family would like to thank the staff at Selkirk & District General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care and going out of their way to accommodate the huge number of Rod's family and friends who stayed with him or came to visit him in his last hours. A Celebration of his life will take place at the Gilbart Funeral Home, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, lunch to follow at the Legion, after which he will be taken home to Hollow Water, for a wake service Tuesday night at Alice's home and a traditional funeral at the Hollow Water Band Hall on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations in Rod's memory can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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To my uncle I will miss you dearly with our morning talks as well as evenings ones ur battle was too short and sudden that it saddens and leaves me in shock. ur life was always about others, but ur own, u helped look after everyone but urself, luv u always forever in my heart till we meet again. - Posted by: Alice Bushie (dino) (uncle\brother) on: Oct 08, 2013
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I will truly miss your visits on the street and your constant teasing and that little jig after you said something funny. R.I.P my friend. - Posted by: Denis Cyr (Friend) on: Jun 18, 2013
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May the four strong winds caress you forever May still waters always run deep in your soul As wild horses take you away We all get a peaceful easy feeling We know we all must, let it be For you danced your walk of life With amazing grace - Posted by: Chief George Kemp (Colleague and fellow Chief) on: Jun 18, 2013
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sympathies to the whole Bushie family on the passing of your brother, uncle and dear family member - Posted by: Leon Simard (friend and cousin) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Condolences to Rod's family. I always enjoyed Rod's talks and sage advice. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Gestur Kristjansson (CFO of Sangold and friend) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Sending condolences to Eileen and family from me and my husband Cliff. - Posted by: Vangie (Johnston) Kuzio (Friend of Eileen.) on: Jun 18, 2013
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RIP My friend. - Posted by: Iris Stevenson (friend) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Rod was a good friend and colleague to all who know him. His presence in the Aboriginal community will be greatly missed. Till we meet again my friend, safe journeys. - Posted by: Ron Missyabit (Friend) on: Jun 18, 2013
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The world will be a lesser place with the absense of our Brother. A true warrior will be missed as you take your journey. Chii MiiGwech My Brother! - Posted by: Chief Tom Bressette (Friend and Collegue) on: Jun 17, 2013
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RIP Grand Chief. Tks for your vision and your work w/our people. - Posted by: Laurie Wood Ducharme () on: Jun 17, 2013
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Prayers & condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren and family and friends ~ RIP Rod Bushie ~ - Posted by: Doris Clark and family (friend) on: Jun 17, 2013
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I would like to thank you for all our friendship during the years we known each other whether through work and playing sports especially hockey and baseball. We will meet again someday in the spirit world and for now have a good journey to all the family that you will be joining where their will be happiness and joy. We will cherish the memmories that you are leaving behind and we will always be thinking about you. So long my buddy. R.I.P. - Posted by: Dennis Sinclair and family (Friend and former co-worker ) on: Jun 17, 2013
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Passing of good friend mourned and condolences to the family - Posted by: BOB AND JANET GARTON (FRIENDS FROM BISSETT HELITAC CREW AND WALLACE LAKE) on: Jun 17, 2013