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BRUCE CROMB
Bruce was predeceased by his parents, James and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, sister Nancy Lautermilch (Lincoln), son James, daughter Carla Williams (Colin), and granddaughter Sarah. He also leaves behind Jeff Wilson (Natalie Hawrylak), Brian and Sarah Wilson, as well as nieces, Tanya Lautermilch and Stacy Maedel (Stan) plus their families.
Bruce was born and raised in St. James attending Linwood and St. James Collegiate. Bruce graduated in 1966 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. His greatest and most rewarding career was with the Hudson's Bay Company. He was the Vice President of Human Resources (1984 to 1990). From 2007 to the present he enjoyed his co-workers and the challenges of working part time with FedEx.
Throughout his life he was active in a variety of sports: hockey, football, squash and tennis. Contact sports (football and hockey) were his forte. He was named to numerous all-star teams and was the most valuable player with the 1966 Bisons football team. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for more that 44 years; serving two terms on the Board of Directors, holding several key positions. He also was a member of the Squash Manitoba Board of Directors, serving one year as President.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral and/or memorial service.
Bruce would be pleased to have donations in his memory made to The War Amps or Salvation Army.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Bruce was great guy, a good friend. Always remember that smile. Sympathies to his family - Posted by: Bill Brock (Fraternity Brother) on: Jul 02, 2019
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Bruce was a great friend and I'll miss him dearly. I'm so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Alan Joudrey (Friend for last 25 years) on: Jul 01, 2019
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Bruce was much loved by teammates and fraternity brothers at University. Bill Brock and I have been sharing stories this week. I also had the pleasure of working with Bruce at The North West Company. Bruce was instrumental in the transition from HBC, which had some people/loyalty challenges and transition of HR programs. His contribution was instrumental in launching a great new/old company. Condolences to the family. Ian Sutherland - Posted by: Ian Sutherland (Friend from University) on: Jun 30, 2019
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Bruce was my assistant at The Bay in the Winnipeg Retail Store in the late 60’s. When Bruce was with Northern Stores I was at Hudson’s Bay Wholesale and both working at Hudson’s Bay House we shared many an HR story. We spent time running together in Assiniboine Park and played tennis as well. Those were good times and I have fond memories of those days. It was a pleasure to work with him and to consider him a friend. R.I.P. Bruce. - Posted by: Tom Oleson (Friend and Colleague) on: Jun 29, 2019
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Remember fondly the Crombs from Deer Lodge United. It’s been a few years. Growing up in Silver Hts, 6 of the 10 Leslie ‘children’ & families still live in the Wpg area. Husb Frank & I are in Parksville, Vanc Isl. Bruce has left his loved ones far too soon. Condolences to Nancy & all the Cromb family. - Posted by: Maggie Carr ( Margaret Anne Leslie) (Old friend of sister Nancy from Deer Lodge United) on: Jun 29, 2019
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I used to run with Bruce when we both worked for The Hudson Bay Company, Northern Stores at lunch times and visit the squash club after. He was a great competitor in the Manitoba Marathon and competitive runs in Winnipeg. Run in peace, condolences to all your family, Paul Krepps. - Posted by: Paul Krepps (Past Co worker) on: Jun 29, 2019