HARVIE PAUL NICKEL

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HARVIE PAUL NICKEL March 3, 1933 - November 7, 2003 Peacefully, at his home in Oliver, BC, at the age of 70 years. Harvie is survived by his children, Janet (Jim) Bowler, Michael (Tammy), Charles (Janat) and grandchildren, Alex and Elise. Harvie lived a full life. In his youth, he served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa. After moving to Winnipeg, he was employed as a shipper receiver at Gensers Furniture on Portage Avenue. His career spanned from there to various other companies such as Diversey Ltd. of Canada, Boeing of Canada, and Canada Post, from which he retired. Dad had many interests which included a love of motorcycles, music and woodworking. He loved good food and conversation and was an unparalleled storyteller who loved a good joke. He leaves with us his unique expressions and turns of phrases that he made his own. Dad lived life with the attitude that more was always better. He was generous, but did not suffer fools gladly. Dad spent the last few years of his life living the way he wanted to. He loved the weather and the countryside in Southern B.C. He loved to fish and shared the good company of his friend Arthur, to whom we owe the debt of being there when he was needed, a true friend. Thank you, Art. Cremation has taken place, and according to his wishes, Dads ashes were scattered on his favourite fishing spot where he and Art frequented. I love you Dad. I always will. "Try as much as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell and when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough,"- William Saroyan As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Dads name may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2003