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GARRY MERVIN BEAM
Born: Jan 05, 1943
Date of Passing: Dec 03, 2022
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GARRY MERVIN BEAM
Peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, Garry Beam passed away at Oakview Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 79 years.
Garry is survived by his loving wife Karen, only daughter Jackie (Jason) Sakalauski, two grandsons, Lukas and Alex Sakalauski; along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Hazel Beam; and two sisters, Sharon Beam and Wilda (Al) Connors.
Garry was born on January 5, 1943 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He grew up on a farm just north of Portage and loved everything about farm life. He took great pride in learning many skills from his parents including how to plow perfectly straight rows and participating in several plowing matches. After finishing high school, Garry moved to Winnipeg and began a career with the Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) where he worked for many years, retiring in 1998.
Garry's hobbies included taking pristine care of his Ford vehicles, going for drives in the country, building, fixing and tinkering in his garage. He loved socializing and would stop and talk to anyone. He had many jokes and one-liners that always kept people laughing. Garry truly cherished every moment he spent with his family and two grandsons.
Garry's family would like to give a special thanks to all the caring, compassionate staff at Oakview Place Extendicare in Winnipeg, who made Garry and his family so welcome and comfortable during his final days.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. led by Wilma Shirriff. Please gather at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 12:30 p.m. to proceed to the interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. A lunch will follow the burial in the Trimble Room. A come and go gathering to celebrate Garry's life will be held on January 7, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Garry's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1.
A tree will be planted in memory
and cared for by
McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Condolences to Garry's family on Garry's passing. I worked with Garry for many years as a Central Office man with MTS. Garry's humor, dependability and knowledge of the switching equipment made him a joy to work with. Having grown up on a farm myself, I appreciated Garry's love of the land. Rest in Peace my friend. - Posted by: Andrew Dolenuk (co-worker and friend) on: Jan 08, 2023
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Sorry to learn of Garry's passing. Our friendship started when I started at MTS, Corydon Ave. Gary was a great friend, always smiling and laughing, but always set a high standard and work ethic. He often took us for cruises in his white Ford Galaxie of which he was very proud of. Rest well buddy. Cheers Mike - Posted by: Mike Lanoway (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2023
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