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WILLIAM "BILL" BLUM
Born: Mar 01, 1939
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2003
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WILLIAM "BILL" BLUM March 1, 1939 - November 28, 2003 Peacefully, surrounded by his family, it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill Blum on Friday, November 28, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Verna. Bill leaves to mourn his loving wife Laurette; sons, Chris (Shawn), Andy (Kalen) and stepchildren, Darlene (Ernie) Nolin, Kenny Lane, Carol (Jack) Sanders, Darren (Sherry) Lane; grandchildren, Kevin (Christine), Samantha, Chelsea, Lee, Kristen, Allan, Justin and baby Teeah; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Jordan. He is also survived by his brother Tom of Portage, Wisconsin; sisters, Mary (Larry) Walker of Baraboo, Wisconsin, Beverley (Bob) Doyle of Belleville, Wisconsin, Donna (Harvey) Meyer of Sauk City, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin and raised in Sauk City. In his youth he was very athletic and participated in various high school sports. He graduated from Sauk City high school in the class of 57, after which he joined the U.S. Air Force. In 1966, Bill received an honourable discharge from military services. His love of the great outdoors brought him north to Canada, where he guided in remote fly-in destinations in north-western Ontario. In 1975, Bill met the love of his life, Laurette, whom he married in 1976. Bill and Laurette purchased a fishing resort in Nestor Falls, ON, where they spent the next 17 years. After retiring from the tourism industry, Bill, Laurette and family moved to Winnipeg. A few years later, Bill became employed by Keystone Ford where he remained until his retirement. Bill will always be remembered for his good humour, practical jokes, and love of family and children. His big heart and love of life will always be remembered. You will be missed. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at the Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (south of the Royal Canadian Mint) with interment and reception to follow. Pallbearers are Lee Nolin, Kevin Lind, Glen Becker, Eddy Degagne, Dustin Chemerika and Bob Doyle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2003
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Hey dad. It's been 12 years today since you passed. I still think of you all the time. I wish you could meet Krystal and Emby. I miss you so much. I told Emby (your granddaughter) about the time you sat facing backwards on my bikes handlebars and started riding it around. She really got a kick out of that. I like to tell her stories about you every now and then. She often asks about you. I miss you dad. I love you. - Posted by: Andy () on: Nov 28, 2015