JOSEPH HEIMBACH

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JOSEPH HEIMBACH Joseph Heimbach, 88, passed away in Winnipeg, January 6, 2018. He was born to Joseph and Elizabeth on May 31, 1930 during the Depression and prohibition. He is survived by Vivienne, his wife of 25 years, and Vera (predeceased) - the mother of his three children, Nancy, Joseph and Michael, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson; also his in-laws and great friends, Dianne Heimbach and family, Maureen and Lawrence Salter and family. A type 1 diabetic for 68 years, the only doctor he ever listened to was his brother Mike, Dr. Heimbach. He persevered through life with a strength that was an inspiration. Playing many sports, tennis, badminton, and walking long distances kept him fit. His wood-working, gardening and painting kept his hands busy. His passion was the great outdoors, fishing and long canoe trips, something that he passed on to all his children and grandchildren. A chemist by profession, he worked many years in the food and drug industry while living in Ontario, then again returning home to Winnipeg while raising his family. There wasn't a thing he couldn't fix, or a thing he wouldn't do for his children. His wonderful smile blessed those who loved him. His last words were "thank-you". While Joe insisted he not have a formal funeral service, his children will be spreading his ashes on an old family canoe route this spring, as was his final wish.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2018