HAROLD WILSON BROWN

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HAROLD WILSON BROWN Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the age of 86 years, Harold Wilson Brown of Portage la Prairie, MB, formally of High Bluff, passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor. Viewing will be held at the Omega Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity United Church on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Ida Brown; and brother Arnold Brown; parents-in-law, Tom and Florence Gallacher; and brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Pat Gallacher. He is survived by his loving wife Mabel Elizabeth (Gallacher), of 61 years and sons: Garry (Patti) of High Bluff, MB, Amanda (Jeff) Mulligan and great-grandchild Jake of Rosser, MB, Andrew and April of High Bluff, MB, Bruce (Yvette) Jeffrey and Marc of High Bluff, MB and Dale (Carolyn) Cody of Portage, MB and a sister-in-law Diane Brown of Sidney, Australia and nieces and nephews. Harold was born July 28, 1928 at Portage la Prairie and lived his whole life in the rural Portage area. He attended schools at: Nairn, Eculid, and Portage Collegiate Institute. Following schooling he spent one year at Brandon Agricultural College, completing his electrician certificate. Then he worked a winter as a miner at Pickle Crow, Ontario, a couple winters at Portage Creamery and then he began full-time farming in 1951 at Rignold, MB. Harold married Mabel Gallacher on April 11, 1953 at Trinity United Church. They moved to High Bluff in 1961 and resided on the farm for the next 50 years, where they raised three sons. Harold farmed during that time with his sons, retiring at the age of 80 years. Harold was an active member in his community, serving time on: Portage CO-OP board of directors, Manitoba Pool Elevators delegate, 4-H leader for Portage Beef Club, volunteer and chairperson for Portage Fair Board, High Bluff United Church and many other organizations. He was Ward 2 Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Portage from 1978 to 2006, the last 11 years serving as Deputy Reeve. His interests lay in the farm and sports, namely curling and baseball, he was a 50 year member of the Burnside Curling Club, and an avid ball player, for the Burnside Greys, and in his later years, the Buckleys. Harold loved old time music and dancing, many weekends were spent attending dances with a lifelong group of friends. Harold and Mabel also enjoyed travelling, taking trips to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, England and Churchill, also several Caribbean cruises. Harold became a resident of the Lions Prairie Manor in 2010. Where he participated and enjoyed many activities and outings over the years. The family would like to extend their heart filled thanks to the staff on Skyview at the Manor for the excellent care he received. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the MS Society of Canada South Central Chapter 302 Saskatchewan Ave. E. Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or Trinity United Church 15 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our website www.omegafuneralhome.com "Dedicated to those we serve."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2015