JOHN DUNCAN MUNDIE

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I was in Dr. Mundie's MBA Policy class in 1995-96. What was unique about him was he booked appointments with us to go over the case studies we had written up. He didn't want to point out where I may have erred in strategy, he noted where I had made grammatical errors, like a split infinitive. I'm not even sure I knew what a split infinitive was. I don't know if I had told him I had been accepted at journalism school at the University of Western Ontario starting a couple of weeks after biz school ended, but regardless his constructive criticism served me well. Whenever I'm back in the Asper School, I make a point of visiting his plaque in the stairwell. After our final exam, a four-hour grind in a basement classroom of the Asper School, he joined us at the Pemby Draught House for beers and burgers. We all thought the world of him. What a guy. - Posted by: Geoff Kirbyson (former student) on: Sep 25, 2023

• My sympathies and condolences. I was a student in the BComm(honours) program during Dean Mundies’s tenure. He was instrumental in my deciding to enter the faculty of commerce in the fall of 1968 with the intention of completing my 4 year degree in 3 years. He was very supportive of my efforts. He had a very warm personality and was very approachable during my student years. I graduated with my BComm (Hons) in the Spring of 1971. - Posted by: Alan Brackman (Student) on: May 23, 2020

• John was a long-time valued member of the Winnipeg Probus Club and will be missed by all of those who shared time with him and with Margaret. His quiet and friendly demeanour will certainly remain in our memories. We extend our condolences to family members in your time of loss. Dennis Hallick Probus Club of Winnipeg - Posted by: Dennis Hallick (Probus Club member) on: May 07, 2020

• I am so sorry to hear of (Uncle) John's passing. He was an interesting, kind, smart man who always seemed so calm, but also ready for a good chuckle. I am sad to say that it's been much too long since I have last seen both of you. My deepest condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Gwen Jaques (ex-daughter in law to Jean and Bruce) on: Apr 29, 2020

• Dear Margaret and your family, Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of John. He has had a wonderful long life. From Grant Clark, husband Bill Pennar, Sheila Cox and my Family. My Telephone number is the same. Please call me when you have a minute. Take Care and Hugs - Posted by: John Mundie (Cousins) on: Apr 27, 2020

• My sympathies and condolences. I was a student in the BComm(honours) program during Dean Mundies’s tenure. I remember him as a real gentleman, caring and always wearing a big smile. A model for me and many more. - Posted by: David Geske (Commerce Grad 1981) on: Apr 26, 2020

• It has been many years, Robert, since we worked together at Western Opinion - but I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and all your family. I remember Dr. Mundie back in the 80's when I was an undergrad. He was as an excellent teacher, a gentleman and scholar with a great sense of humour and kind heart -- I learned a lot from his classes. - Posted by: Sandra (Morgan) Colp (Student) on: Apr 26, 2020

• You were always in the church choir, for many years, and you will be missed there - you will be missed in so many ways. The year of our church anniversary there was a write up in the church newsletter of the years you have attended. R.I.P., you can sing with the heavenly angels! - Posted by: Florence Horan (friend in First Presbyterian church ) on: Apr 25, 2020

• Dear Margaret and family, Please accept my condolences. We had some wonderful times together back in the day when Evelyn and I lived in Winnipeg and our group of friends had regular outings. One of the most memorable was the time we went to see a live performance pleased to have secured front row seats. Shortly after the curtain came up we realized that the play was in Yiddish, a language none of us spoke. At the intermission, the group had a choice to stay or leave. The entire group loved the challenge of trying figure out the plot of play. We stayed until the end. The picture of smiling John is exactly how I remember him from that evening. I look forward to being with you at the appropriate time to say farewell to a wonderful friend. Donald Sutherland - Posted by: Donald Sutherland (Friendship) on: Apr 25, 2020

• Many fond memories of wonderful, fun times with John and Margaret in Barbados over the years. John had a great, quiet sense of humour and always a twinkle in his eye. - Posted by: Sheila Inniss (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2020

• So sad to learn of John's passing! I have many fond memories of spending time with John, Margaret, Robert and Diane at the cottage at Shoal Lake. Even though we haven't seen each other for many years, John will be missed! - Posted by: Terry Beckman (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2020

• My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray that memories of happier times will see you through your time of grief! "God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter." I'm sure I speak for many of my fellow students when I say that Professor Mundie stood out among his colleagues, and was a key component of our university experience. He was affable, approachable, and instrumental in our growth as students and as human beings. The world has lost a precious person, and would be a better place with more John Mundies. RIP - Bob Strong, B.Comm '66 - Posted by: Bob Strong (Former student) on: Apr 25, 2020