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ALLAN STANLEY GRASSING
Born: Nov 25, 1940
Date of Passing: Aug 13, 2016
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ALLAN STANLEY GRASSING Allan Stanley Grassing passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Al was born on November 25, 1940 at the family farm on Pas Trail, Saskatchewan. He was the eldest son of Paul and Violet Grassing. Al received his education at a small one room country school, Reno Hill. At age 15 he began his five year apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic. Al was a talented mechanic, challenged the final exam and passed. He became the youngest person to achieve the interprovincial endorsement in Canada. Al retired after 47 years working for International Truck Division of Navistar out of Chicago as a service representative, serving the needs of dealers and customers across North America. Allan was predeceased by his parents and wife, Olga Danchara. He is survived by his wife Judy Riley, sons; Jack (Shauna) and Mike and their children. He is also survived by his siblings: Ron (Jaylene), Glenn (Hope), Gerald (Sandra), Boyd (Debbie), Chris (Tracy), Gail (Kelly) Fraser, Brent, Kevin (Brenda), and nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (cancercarefdn.mb.ca) or to a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held at the Heritage Funeral Home in Nipawin, SK August 19, 2016. A come and go celebration of Al's life for friends and colleagues will be held on August 26, 2016 at the St. James Legion, 1755 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2016
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Al referred to us as the Poulin Boys from Thunder Bay. We always had the upmost respect for Al's knowledge of, and experience in, the heavy truck industry. Many times over the years Al would impress us with his ability to sort out an issue , most times acceptable to all parties involved. Al was one of the good guy's . We will miss him. Poulin Boy's Dan, Dale, & Darrin - Posted by: Dan, Dale, & Darrin Poulin (Business 25 years) on: Aug 22, 2016