BILL SHELL

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BILL SHELL It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Shell announces his passing at Riverview Health Centre on November 25, 2015 at the age of 100. Bill was born in Kiev, Russia on September 5, 1915 to David and Anne (Chana Taran) Shell of blessed memory. He was also predeceased by siblings Hy and Kay Shell, Pauline and Sam Zinman, and Ben Shell. He leaves to mourn his wife of 75 years, Ruth Shell (Warnick); son Al Shell; daughters, Marli (David) Lerner, Lynn Minuk (Gary Fitzgerald), grandchildren, Cori Lerner, Jana (Jason) Wilson, Adam (Sara) Lerner, Kim (Chris) Bergman, Kevin (Simmie) Minuk, Jordan and Delon Shell. He also leaves six great-grandchildren who adored him, Sadie and Asher Rohne, Kyler and Krewyn Bergman, Elora Lerner, and Madison Wilson, as well as his sister-in-law Clarice Shell. Dad met Mom at a house party in 1933, when he was 18 years old and she was 15. He fell madly, head-over-heels in love with her. They had a long courtship and eventually got married on July 7, 1940 and spent 75 wonderful years together as husband and wife. He was a very hard-working individual and did so for the sole purpose of providing for his family, to whom he was extremely devoted. Summers were spent at the family cottage in Gimli. Dad was very well known for making the very best barbequed spareribs around. Both of our parents were very philanthropic and gave to many charities in the city and also to Israel. One of Dad's greatest regrets was that he never got the opportunity to travel to Israel. Dad was quite well known as arguably one of the best dressed men in the city. He was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press Style Section not once, but twice. He had so many friends of all ages and will be missed dearly by all, but especially by his extended family who admired him as the patriarch of the family. On September 5 of this year, Dad and Mom celebrated his 100th Birthday, their 75th Anniversary, and her 97th Birthday in style with a beautiful cocktail party at Assiniboine Park. There they danced to their favourite song. It truly was an evening that won't be forgotten anytime soon. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview for their care and concern, especially Drs. Bristow, and Garcia, and the nursing staff. Special thanks also to Gayle Nichol, Dr. A. Ong, Nubia and Dr. S. Loewen at CancerCare for the care they gave our Dad, also to Alga Sagodom, who treated Dad like her own father. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Should you desire, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, The Ruth and Bill Shell Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Winnipeg, or to the Canadian Human Rights Museum.
Publish Date: Dec 12, 2015

BILL SHELL Bill passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015 at Riverview Health Centre after a lengthy illness. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27 at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Nov 26, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2015