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JOHN DAVID GREEN
Born: May 05, 1943
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2019
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JOHN DAVID GREEN
May 5, 1943 - September 26, 2019
John grew up in Winnipeg, attending Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and U of M. After graduating from the commerce honours program, actuarial pattern, he worked at Great West Life, eventually becoming CEO. At both the U of M and GWL, he made many close friends with whom he maintained contact until the end. Leaving GWL in 1992, he later kept homes in Kelowna, BC and Palm Springs, CA, and travelled widely throughout the world.
John is survived by his wife Christy Anderson, of California; and from Winnipeg, his son Chris Green; sister Elaine Sharpe; brothers; Gary and Ken (Lily) Green, and nine nieces and nephews.
Friends so wishing may donate, in his memory, to the St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation, the Winnipeg Foundation, United Way, CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of their choice. Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Remembering Mr. Green, our kind and soft spoken neighbor at the lake, Many great times, laughs and horse shoe games were shared. Condolences to the Greens at this difficult time. - Posted by: Diane (Neighbor at the lake) on: Oct 19, 2019
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Ken, Lily, Brendan, Brad, Bryan & Families/Green's/Sharpe's. Our empathies go out to you - we will always remember John's kind hospitality and generosity throughout the decades. Jean & Doug Haddon. - Posted by: Jean and Doug Haddon (Sister-in-law of Ken Green) on: Oct 19, 2019