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HAROLD CHAN
Born: Mar 01, 1930
Date of Passing: Jun 11, 2021
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HAROLD CHAN
March 1, 1930 - June 11, 2021
He was a character who lived life to its fullest and who saw the fun and possibilities in any situation. He was always willing to help out and to engage others in his many interests. Family time included outdoor activities such as skating, skidooing and visiting Patricia Beach on Lake Winnipeg. He exercised and read the newspaper every day, enjoyed cooking Chinese food, reading true crime novels about the gangsters of the 30s and particularly loved watching America's Got Talent.
Harold began his career with TransCanada Pipelines (TCPL) at Iles Des Chenes, Manitoba in 1958 and went on to work at Regina and then Herbert, Saskatchewan until his retirement. His son and grandson have also followed in his footsteps at TCPL. Harold's passions were hunting in Manitoba, fishing at La Ronge Lake and Fort Qu'Appelle and, in his retirement, golf at the Fort Qu'Appelle and the Chinook Golf Club in Swift Current.
Harold is predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Ruth, his brother-in-law Bill and his son-in-law Richard Walker. His legacy lives on through his children, Wendy (Ken), Lynda (Larry), Norine (Ralph), Steven (Marilyn) and Beth (Darcy); and his many grandchildren, Michael, Sean (Janis), Jennifer (Rod), Nicole, Derek (Jennifer), Mark, Taylor, Amy (Dan) and Amanda (Aaron); and his great-grandchildren, Ava, Harlow, Layne, Keaton, Beckett, Rowan and Bodhi.
Harold is survived by his partner of 24 years, Irma Dueck, and her family Debbie (Kim), Eunice (Linden), Marlene (Jack), Rod (Lori), and Greg (Darren). His foster family also continues to celebrate his memory - predeceased by brother Fred, sister Pat; and brothers-in-law, Dick, Wesley and Michael; and survived by brother Wally (Marion); and sisters, Helen and Lily; sisters-in-law, Edith and Dorothy; and the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren of both of those families.
He will be greatly missed by all and fondly remembered by the many friends he made along the way. When you hear the lonely call of the loon or drive past a golf course take the time to reminisce about the many good times you had with Harold!
At Harold's request he asked that you celebrate his memory in a special way with each of your own families as he did not want a service.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity.
Condolences can be posted to the
Parkside Funeral Home website at
www.parkside funeralhome.com
Arrangements are in care of
Parkside Memorial Funeral Home -
Ryan Cappelle & Hayden Cappelle.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2021
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I was privileged to work at TCPL in Herbert for three summers in the mid ‘70’s. It was there I got to know Harold. Although it’s been about 45 years, one ongoing act of generosity by Harold and his son still sticks out in my mind. A dairy farmer living across the road from the pumping station became incapacitated. So Harold and his son simply pitched in and took over the milking chores till this farmer was back on his feet. That was Harold, and I’m sure he instilled his values in his family as well. My condolences to the entire family. Wendell Penner Winnipeg - Posted by: Wendell Penner (Employee) on: Jun 26, 2021