GEORG-WILHELM FRANZ CARSTED (GEORGE)

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Sorry to hear of the loss of a great Officer and Gentleman. I had, and will always have, the greatest of respect him. - Posted by: Joe Maguire (Former 2nd Lt in QOCH in the early 70's. ) on: Mar 29, 2021

• The Carsted Family - George Carsted was our Glenlawn geography teacher. We were both in the same Grade 10 class, where thundering George used to make the girls jump and the boys shake. We became lifetime friends, as George reminded the boys that if they wanted to be treated equally they should go down and join the reserves. Vince did, and soon enough found himself standing around a sand table and talking section tactics with this older geography teacher, a Major in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. After I switched to the regular army, Wendy and I married, and joined the PPCLI, George and Helen kept up with our progress. We corresponded across the years. He was a force as all who knew him would discover. Farewell friend. - Posted by: Vincent and Wendy Kennedy (colleagues and students of) on: Mar 15, 2021

• Mr. Carsted commanded our respect as our home room teacher in 1964 at Glenlawn. When he walked into the room, we were all required to stand, and we did. He put the desks in pairs in the room and stated that each pair made a "wit". Not all of us got the joke. At our track and field day, the PA system broke down. Mr. Carsted was the announcer. It made no difference. His parade square voice penetrated all corners of the field and we carried out his orders. Underneath all that was a kindness and respect he had for us which made us want to do as he asked. A marvellous teacher. - Posted by: Alan Macklem (student 1964-65) on: Mar 08, 2021

• Sorry to hear about George. We served together in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and had many exciting times out in the boonies at Camp Shilo during week end exercises. Rest in peace Rifle man Carsted.. - Posted by: David Robertson (Fellow Rifleman (Royal Winnipeg Rifles)) on: Mar 07, 2021

• I'm sorry for your loss. I have many memories of George from both a student perspective and later as a colleague. He was an unforgettable man with strong conviction and loyalty. - Posted by: Jack Fraser (George was my vice principal as a student and leader a colleague in Saint Vital School Division) on: Mar 07, 2021

• I remember Mr. Carsted very well. Very imposing physically, he had a way of looking through you, not at you. He had no patience for student guff, crap or bullshit of any kind. At 15 I was terrified of him. He once caught a couple of us sneaking out of a pep rally. You'd think we'd robbed a bank. What fools we were! Yet I remember the sharp humour in his eye on more than one occasion, particularly if he'd succeeded in putting the fear of God in you, and he did that as a matter of course. Although he was never less than intimidating I came gradually to realize there was a heart that beneath the gruff exterior. It never hurts to know when someone means business; that when they tell you to do something, they mean NOW. He had expectations of you, not only as a student but as a person. A singular man. I never had opportunity to like him, but I respected him deeply. God Speed. - Posted by: Tom Lovatt (former student) on: Mar 06, 2021

• George was a colleague for many years in St. Vital School Division. He cared a great deal about the students and behind the sometimes gruff exterior was a soft heart. His many years at Glenlawn left their mark. He will be missed at Glenlawn's 100th birthday celebration in 2023. My sincere condolences to the family. Victoria Olchowecki (Dr. Penner, Glenlawn, Board Office) - Posted by: Victoria (Olchowecki) on: Mar 06, 2021

• So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and hugs to you and your family. - Posted by: Rick Saydak (Neighbour/friend) on: Mar 06, 2021

• I have very fond memories of Mr Carsted. I believe that when I was a student he was still running the restaurant next door to the school, Johnny's Snack Bar. The students hung out there after school. He taught me Grade 10 geography and definitely inspired an interest in the world. He shared some of his own experiences, including fighting for Germany which was pretty sensitive at that time, but he made us understand that German people are the same as Canadians and were just protecting their homes. He gave us all a better understanding of the wider world. He was a great teacher. - Posted by: Mary Buckingham (Jack) (student 1959-1963) on: Mar 06, 2021

• Mr. Carsted was one of my favourite teachers at Glenlawn, if not my favourite. Although he scared the shit out of me sometimes during his Geography classes, he had a great sense of humour (ie, sarcasm) and was a wonderful story-teller. I met him once briefly in Calgary several years ago although I cannot recall the circumstances. A wonderful man! Brian Beavis - Posted by: Brian Beavis (Former student at Glenlawn) on: Mar 06, 2021

• My condolences to Frederick and his siblings. My thoughts are with you as another memory from our past leaves us. If you remember, Frederick, we went to school together. It was during this time I met your father. However later, in 1977, I would get to know your dad better, as he was the Vice-Principal of Glenlawn Collegiate, and I was a student teacher from The University of Manitoba, doing my practicum in his school in the departments of Chemistry and Geography. He was the sponsor who organized the student teachers. He was a very kind and helpful mentor. I completed my practicum, and began my teaching career in Winnipeg (Norwood S.D.). In 1979 I moved to B.C. Since then I have been a teacher and administrator in the Delta School District having just retired in June of 2020 after 43 years as an educator, a job I have truly loved and may continue to do once COVID is under control. From the very beginning, and throughout my career, I believe influences of people such as your dad, as student teacher sponsor, have inspired me to work extensively with the Faculty of Education at The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University throughout my career. May God bless those like your father who have inspired others to become a part of such a noble and magnificent profession. My thoughts are with you and your family. Gerry Rietze, Burnaby, B.C. - Posted by: Gerry Rietze (Old friend and colleague) on: Mar 06, 2021

• Dear family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I have great respect for him. He was the Vice Principal when I attended Glenlawn. My siblings and I share "Mr Carsted" stories with respect and glee. Lois - Posted by: Lois Thiessen (Former Glenlawn student) on: Mar 06, 2021

• I will always remember Colonel Carsted as an officer (and yes a gentleman) of the Queen’s Own, usually when I drive by Glenlawn Collegiate. He taught us winter survival and I distinctly remember him teaching us how to throw a grenade. He said, “this is a very dangerous thing but it will not bring down Eaton’s or The Bay”. Another thing I remember the Colonel telling us was, “I sincerely hope that you never experience the feeling of being fired upon, or firing in anger”. He left an impression on me that I’ve never forgotten. - Posted by: Paul downie (Reservist ) on: Mar 06, 2021