HARVEY ARTHUR RIDDELL

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HARVEY ARTHUR RIDDELL

It is with great sadness that our family announces Dad's passing on December 21, 2020, at the age of 78.
Dad was born on July 19, 1942, in Neepawa, MB and grew up in Arden. In his childhood he drove a team of horses and delivered milk each morning before school. He was an avid baseball player and had many fond memories of his playing days.
He joined the Bank of Montreal at a young age and enjoyed a career of 37 years there. His job led to 17 moves across Canada during his career including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta.
Dad and Mom were high school sweethearts who married on December 10, 1960. She was the love of his life and he simply adored her. Together they had three children - Judy, Dennis and Lynn - and he provided a wonderful life for us all. Summers were spent camping, fall was for his beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders, and winters were for curling and watching the Jets.
Mom and Dad made many great friends through the years. Howard and Oddney Sager, Gord and Betty Sager, and Dave and Gina Smith have shared many, many good times over the years and created such special memories. Dad valued these friendships greatly.
Dad's other love was his family. He treasured each of his children and grandchildren and was so proud when his first great-grandchild was born. He was always interested in what we all were doing and whether we made him laugh or shake his head at us, he was never anything but supportive. He was an extremely loving and generous father and always made sure we had what we needed.
Mom and Dad retired to a beautiful property outside of Morden and raised miniature horses. He loved his farm and found great peace there. Mom has many memories of Dad riding the mower and cutting the grass while singing Rock of Ages at the top of his lungs. Dad loved Christmas and having us all together and spoiling us. We are saddened that he won't be here to celebrate with us this year but will be forever grateful that he is at peace now and that we were lucky enough to call him Dad and Gramps.
Dad is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joanne; daughter Judy (Herman) Penner, Kirby, Sam, Isaiah and Josiah Krause, Whitney, Bryson, and Nolan Harms; son Dennis Riddell; and daughter Lynn (Glen) Riddell, Brody (Samantha) Hickson, Taylor (Nitin) Riddell.
The family would like to thank Dr. Basson for his many years of excellent care and all the kind and caring nurses at Boundary Trails who provided Dad with such loving care and who were a great support to Mom as well.
A private family service will be held at Wiebe's Funeral Home on December 24, 2020.
If desired, donations may be made to the Pembina Valley Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. However, Dad would like nothing better than for you all to lift a glass and share a drink in his memory.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2021