HARRY LOUIS LIVINGSTONE

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HARRY LOUIS LIVINGSTONE 1919 - 2005 Harry passed away peacefully on March 18, 2005, at the Deer Lodge Centre with family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Irene in 1994. They were married for 54 years and she was the love of his life. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his two children, Myles (Faith) and Robert (Michele); and his grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Alyx and Bryn. Harry was born in 1919 and was raised on a farm near Stonewall, MB. He attended school in Balmoral, MB. As soon as the Second World War broke out he immediately enlisted in the Canadian army. He was assigned to the Fort Garry Horse armoured tank corps. He was stationed throughout Europe but spent a significant amount of time in Holland. He was part of the Canadian Forces who liberated Holland. While stationed in Europe he took his royal officer training at Sandhurst Royal Military College in England. Upon graduation he spent the duration of the war as an officer in Europe. He received many commendations and medals during his military career but he is most proud and honoured to have received the Military Cross for bravery in combat. Upon returning from the war Harry was employed at Pioneer Electric Ltd. from 1946 until 1977. He took training in Business Administration at the University of Manitoba that led him to become a Senior Vice-President of the firm. While he was employed at Pioneer Electric Ltd., he was the company Controller, the Plant Manager for the Winnipeg operations and Canadian General Manager of all plant operations in Canada. Harry travelled extensively throughout Canada, and the United States as well as Europe in his employment with the firm. After leaving Pioneer Electric Ltd. in 1977 Harry studied and received his real estate license. He briefly sold real estate in Winnipeg. Harry worked later for the Federal Business Development Bank (FBDB) in Winnipeg where he counselled small businesses. He thoroughly enjoyed this endeavour, as he was able to utilize his many years of vast experience in the business world counselling small business owners who were attempting to get their businesses started. He travelled throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario performing these duties. After several years with FBDB Harry retired and spent his time puttering around the house and yard. Harry coached hockey for many years and has several City Championships to his credit. He always enjoyed teaching and being around young people. He was a mentor to many in both his professional and personal life. Harry was a loving and trusting person who thoroughly enjoyed his family and his friends. He was a very loyal and fiercely independent person who enjoyed the company of others. The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care Harry received while at Deer Lodge Centre. Special thank-you to the staff of Tower 7, your support, care and love meant a great deal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Parkinson Society Canada, 316-4211 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M2P 2A9. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 23, 1:00 p.m., at Thomson In the Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg, with a reception to follow.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2005