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WILLIAM JAMES (BILL) MANN
Born: Apr 28, 1933
Date of Passing: Jul 13, 2020
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WILLIAM JAMES (BILL) MANN
July 13, 2020
Bill was born in Winnipeg, MB on April 28, 1933 to Richard (d.1973) and Ethel (nee Redden, d.1985) Mann. Bill and Naomi were married in Winnipeg on August 31, 1955 and raised five children. Bill graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and pursued a career in retail management with the Hudson's Bay Company and Beaver Lumber. Bill ended his business career in West Vancouver as a financial advisor with Investors Group.
Bill was predeceased by his son John (d.2019), who was a songwriter, actor and entertainer. Bill is survived by Naomi, their children, Jeff (Linda Morrison), Jim (Pam), Barb (Luc Gauthier) and Rob (Jannicke Wiig) and daughter-in-law Jill Daum. Bill leaves behind nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bill and Naomi joined the congregation of the West Vancouver United Church on their initial move to Vancouver in 1973. They remained active with the church until their health limited them from doing so. Given the limitations currently in place for attendance at services at Bill and Naomi's church, the celebration of Bill's life will be delayed until such time as it is safe for people to travel and get together in his honour.
Bill's family would like to thank the staff of Capilano Care Centre for providing palliative care to Bill during his final weeks and for their on-going care and attention to Naomi.
Should you wish to acknowledge Bill's passing, please consider donations to the Alzheimer Society.
To write a condolence to the family please go
to www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/obits
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Toutes mes pensées les plus sincères vont à Barbara, Luc, Ellie et Robin, à Naomi et à toute la famille endeuillée. J'ai rencontré avec un grand plaisir il y a plusieurs années Bill et Naomi Mann, et c'est un souvenir empreint d'affection que je garde en mémoire. J'espère que vous trouverez tout le soutien dont vous aurez besoin pour traverser cette terrible épreuve. Céline Gauthier, Catherine, Julie Leblanc et la famille Gauthier - Posted by: Céline Gauthier (belle-soeur) on: Jul 26, 2020
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Bill was always a fair boss. We had many differences of opinion over the years working together yet always respected each other. He was always a great financial planner when it came to our money and we were sad to see him retire. I always said he was tight with Beaver's money and he would be the same with ours. Bill will be missed by many. - Posted by: dave muir (past employee and financial client) on: Jul 25, 2020
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Bill was one of the nicest (in the best sense of that word) guys I ever got to know. When I was Minister of Oxford United Church in Winnipeg, he and Naomi were so supportive and contributed so much to the life and work of that congregation. We missed them terribly when they moved west. He was a couple of years ahead of me but I remember his stature as President of the Student Council at Kelvin High School. I also remember, especially since I was on the Opera Production Staff, his acting and singing abilities in the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas put on by the high school at the time. We had Bill and Naomi in our prayers when we heard of the illness and death of their dear son and keep Naomi in our prayers now at this sad time. - Posted by: Bob Galston (Friend and one time Minister) on: Jul 25, 2020