RODERICK O. A. HUNTER B.A., LL.D., C.M.

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RODERICK O. A. HUNTER B.A., LL.D., C.M. The family of Rod Hunter is sad to inform you of his passing on Sunday, December 2, 2001 at Grace Hospital. Honouring his memory he leaves his son Rod, wife Louise and grandchildren, Onalee, Charlene and Courtney; son John, wife Brenda with grandchildren, Karen and Stephen; and son Craig. He is also survived by his sister Gweneth Goodman and husband Wilf; plus many nieces, nephews and true friends who are considered part of the family. Rod was born in Mather, MB on December 12, 1915, son of Oliver and Ida, and grew up in Baldur. He was Senior Stick in the class of 37 at Wesley College and was President of UMSU in 1940. He graduated in law at the University of Manitoba in 1941. During the war Rod served on the Nanaimo and in the Naval Control Service Office in Halifax. He married Doris Moffat on December 26, 1942. After the war, Rod and Doris returned to Winnipeg where he started a 25-year career with the Great-West Life Assurance Company. He was the only Canadian President of the Association of Life Insurance Council. Rod finished his working career with James Richardson and Sons in a senior role. He was Chairman of the Manitoba Civil Service Commission from 1978 to 1980. Rod was a great believer in supporting the community and devoted a large part of his life to this purpose. He was the second Campaign Chairman of the United Way. He served as Chairman of the Board of Regents of United College and as Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg from 1978 to 1984. He was a founding member of the Manitoba University Grants Commission. To encourage students to attend college he set up scholarships at the University of Winnipeg and in the Manitoba communities of Mather, Manitou and Baldur. He spent leisure time golfing at St. Charles, curling at Deer Lodge and fishing at Clearwater Bay. He was a Member of the Governor Generals Curling Club. Rod also enjoyed hunting and was a strong supporter of Ducks Unlimited, serving as its Canadian President in 1974. Rods last honour was to be appointed as a member of the Order of Canada in 2000. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 6 at 1:00 PM at St. Andrews River Heights United Church, Oak at Kingsway, with the Rev. Terry Hidichuk officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations may be made to the University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2001