HAROLD LLOYD KAPLAN

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HAROLD LLOYD KAPLAN September 9, 1929 - June 13, 2015 A warm, gentle and loving man left this earth after a long struggle with his health. He was 85 years old. Harold was predeceased by his parents Isadore and Mary Kaplan; his brother Phil; his sister Dorothy; and his first wife Reva. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sonia. His legacy lives on in his children, Karen (Ray), Debbie (David), Robyn (Ron), Neil (Kim) and James and his grandchildren, Eric, Lynn, Colin, Rebecca, Aaron and Justine. For the last 20 years, Harold was a loving Zaida to many foster children. Harold grew up in the North end of Winnipeg during the depression. These years proved critical in shaping the man he became, loyal, hard working and non-judgmental. Devotion and caring for his family often surpassed his own needs. As a proud grandfather, he attended countless football, soccer, music and ballet recitals and plays. He "schepped naches" simply by being with his family. His love of sports was evident through his gymnastic skills at the YMHA as one of the "Four Horsemen". At St. John's Tech, he played football and became a Kicker for the Rams. In later years he loved watching all types of sports on TV. After suffering the loss of his first wife Reva in 1979, Harold continued to work full time as an Accountant as well as becoming the sole loving parent to his young children. It was this warmth, gentleness and compassion that attracted Sonia and culminated their marriage in 1986. Together they forged a life of mutual understanding and sharing. That sharing included Harold's children and grandchildren. Sonia and Harold enjoyed travelling and he ultimately achieved his personal goal of travelling to Israel. At home, many a Saturday night was spent with friends, enjoying B'nai B'rith's Yachad Couples Group. Thursday afternoon was games' day with the boys. In the spirit of giving, Harold donated generously to a variety of charities. His funeral took place, Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12:30 from Etz Chayim Synagogue, with burial at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eric, Colin, Aaaron, Ray, Ron, and Sam Plucer (Calgary). Honorary pallbearer was David Pinsky. Harold was a true "mensch", soft spoken, caring, who lived life with dignity. His lifetime of dedication and self sacrifice served as a monument to the exemplary life he lead. He will be sorely missed. We laugh, we cry... We remember a wonderful guy...
Publish Date: Aug 29, 2015

HAROLD LLOYD KAPLAN September 9, 1929 - June 13, 2015 A warm, gentle and loving man left this earth after a long struggle with his health. He was 85 years old. Harold was predeceased by his parents Isadore and Mary Kaplan; his brother Phil; his sister Dorothy; and his first wife Reva. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sonia. His legacy lives on in his children, Karen (Ray), Debbie (David), Robyn (Ron), Neil (Kim) and James and his grandchildren, Eric, Lynn, Colin, Rebecca, Aaron and Justine. For the last 20 years, Harold was a loving Zaida to many foster children. Harold grew up in the North end of Winnipeg during the depression. These years proved critical in shaping the man he became, loyal, hard working and non-judgmental. Devotion and caring for his family often surpassed his own needs. As a proud grandfather, he attended countless football, soccer, music and ballet recitals and plays. He "schepped naches" simply by being with his family. His love of sports was evident through his gymnastic skills at the YMHA as one of the "Four Horsemen". At St. John's Tech, he played football and became a Kicker for the Rams. In later years he loved watching all types of sports on TV. After suffering the loss of his first wife Reva in 1979, Harold continued to work full time as an Accountant as well as becoming the sole loving parent to his young children. It was this warmth, gentleness and compassion that attracted Sonia and culminated their marriage in 1986. Together they forged a life of mutual understanding and sharing. That sharing included Harold's children and grandchildren. Sonia and Harold enjoyed travelling and he ultimately achieved his personal goal of travelling to Israel. At home, many a Saturday night was spent with friends, enjoying B'nai B'rith's Yachad Couples Group. Thursday afternoon was games' day with the boys. In the spirit of giving, Harold donated generously to a variety of charities. His funeral took place, Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12:30 from Etz Chayim Synagogue, with burial at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eric, Colin, Aaaron, Ray, Ron, and Sam Plucer (Calgary). Honourary pallbearer was David Pinsky. Harold was a true "mensch", soft spoken, caring, who lived life with dignity. His lifetime of dedication and self sacrifice served as a monument to the exemplary life he lead. He will be sorely missed. We laugh, we cry... We remember a wonderful guy...
Publish Date: Aug 22, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2015