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EDWARD (ED) WILLIAM GREER
Date of Passing: Aug 17, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWARD (ED) WILLIAM GREER Family, friends and neighbours were invited to an informal Celebration of Ed's Life gathering at his home at 794 Pepperloaf Crescent on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, 204 - 897 - 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: Aug 31, 2013
EDWARD (ED) WILLIAM GREER After a lengthy illness, Edward Wm. J. Greer passed away peacefully with members of his loving family at his side on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Left to cherish Ed's memory are his wife Inga Thorsteinson; mother Rose Greer (Parry Sound, ON); sisters Julia Miller and her husband James (Parry Sound, ON) and Carolyn Fuller and her husband Roland (Lively, ON); nieces Crystal Miller and Katherine Bastedo; nephews Sandy, Jason and Burton Fuller. He was predeceased by his father Capt. Reginald Greer. Ed was born in Midland, ON and grew up in Parry Sound, ON. Following in his father's and uncle's tradition, he was drawn to the water and joined The Canadian Coast Guard as soon as he was old enough. Ed had a 38 year career on the Great Lakes, many of which were as Captain of a Search and Rescue unit. Over the years he fought many storms and saved many lives. In Thunder Bay, ON, he met his wife and kindred spirit Inga Thorsteinson. They married in 1992 and were together until his departure. Enjoying the outdoors; Ed was an avid camper. He loved paddling in his homemade cedar strip prospector canoe and his kayak. Many happy camping trips were enjoyed in the years that he and Inga lived and worked in Thunder Bay. After his retirement in 2003, Ed and Inga moved to Winnipeg. He loved his Charleswood home with its natural quiet charm. He especially came to love the Whiteshell area of the province for retreats into nature. Ed would travel to Parry Sound to visit his family and boyhood home as often as he could. After his retirement, Ed nurtured his love and compassion for animals. He volunteered at D'Arcy's A.R.C. for as long as his health allowed him, walking dogs at the shelter. He dearly loved his two dogs Emo and Benny and his two cats Netley and C.C. Ed was an active member of several local dart leagues and played darts with his friends every winter. He especially enjoyed tournaments and won many prizes over the years. Family, friends and neighbours are invited to an informal Celebration of Ed's Life gathering at his home at 794 Pepperloaf Crescent on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. R. Wong, Dr. Qureshi and the staff at St. Boniface CancerCare. If so desired and as an expression of your sympathy, donations may be made in Ed's memory to your favourite animal shelter, wildlife rehabilitation centre or wilderness preservation fund. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, 204 - 897 - 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: Aug 24, 2013
EDWARD (ED) WILLIAM GREER On Saturday, August 17, 2013 Ed died at the Victoria General Hospital, at the age of 67 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, 204 897 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: Aug 19, 2013
Publish Date: Aug 24, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2013
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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We played darts with Ed for many years. He was a very good player. It was a shock to us to hear of Ed's passing. He will be missed very much. - Posted by: Rolf & Teresa Wittig (Friends) on: Sep 02, 2013
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It is with great sadness to learn of Ed's passing. He was always a cheerful quiet person and his love for animals was quite evident. My sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Karen Buechler (Another dog-walker on the Harte Trail in Charleswood) on: Aug 30, 2013
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Dave and I will really miss Ed at darts this year. We are very glad we were able to spend time with Inga and Ed at the banquet this last spring. A wonderful couple. - Posted by: Dave Hoddinott and Veronica Peters (Friends) on: Aug 30, 2013
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I would see Ed every few years. There would be somebody at my door and it would be Ed. Just to have a coffee and chat for a while. - Posted by: Doug Greer (cousin) on: Aug 26, 2013
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It has been very many years since I last saw Ed and I am so sad to hear of his illness and passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Joanne and Mike Mayer (Cousin - parents are Alvin and Florence Armstrong) on: Aug 25, 2013
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Eddie will be sadly missed. Donna, Amber and Myself had the pleasure having Ed as a guest one Christmas here in Mississauga. He was still on the boats then and was over wintering in Owen Sound. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our condolences. Donna, Rick and Amber. - Posted by: Richard Edward Greer, Donna Anne Greer (Vezeau) (Cousin) on: Aug 25, 2013
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Ed was a wonderful brother. He was very quiet and stoic, with a caring personality who many times did acts of kindness anonomously without a second thought. He searched all his life, short as it was, for his soulmate. He found her in the new millenia, Inga Thorsteinson. They created a wonderful life together in Winnipeg with his two dogs and cats. He was inspired by his many uncles and his father to join The Canadian Coast Guard at a young age. He in turn was a source of inspiration to his nephew, my son Sandy, to do the same by joining the Navy and serving on submarines for 26 years. Ed had a compassionate nature and took pleasure in helping others, people and animals. I love you Ed and miss you. Carol - Posted by: Carolyn Fuller (sister) on: Aug 24, 2013
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Eddie and I grew up together as neighbours. We shared many exciting times enjoying the small town atmoshere. Ed and I were close friends when we were teenagers and talked about going out in the world and finding our own way how to discover what we are indivually looking for. I am proud to hear all the acomblishments Eddie has achived throughout his life and the wonderful woman that he fell in love with and married. - Posted by: MICHAEL&LINDA MOYER (COUSIN) on: Aug 24, 2013
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My deepest condolences. Very sad to hear of Ed's passing. - Posted by: Jim Armstrong (Cousin) on: Aug 24, 2013
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Ed and I may not have seen each other very often over the years but it was always such a pleasure when we did and could reminisce. He was a quiet, gentle man...a great guy and I am very saddened to hear of his illness and his passing. Inga we met only once at Uncle Reg's funeral but I could tell Eddie was very lucky to have you in his life. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Kathy xoxo - Posted by: Kathy Hanna(Greer) (cousin..daughter of Ron and Lorna Greer) on: Aug 23, 2013
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