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BRIAN FRANKLIN SEIDLER

Born: Dec 27, 1952

Date of Passing: Jun 22, 2005

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BRIAN FRANKLIN SEIDLER December 27, 1952 - June 22, 2005 Celebrating a Life Lived After a courageous battle with Cancer, Brian passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 22 at the St. Boniface Hospital in St. Boniface, MB. Brian grew up in Giroux, MB. He later moved to Winnipeg where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Winnipeg. Brian possessed a multi-faceted character that allowed him to be equally comfortable in philosophical debate or engaged in the very technical aspects of mechanical engineering. It was in the field of mechanics were he spent his last years working for Great West Life in Winnipeg and developing many strong friendships. The family thanks his coworkers who supported and visited him during his illness. Although he was a very private person, Brian had a passion for reading, fishing and most of all, playing baseball for the Giroux Athletics and fastball with the Ste Anne Saints. It was through their annual fishing trip that Brian kept a close relationship with brother Wayne, the late Dennis Thomson, Rob Sim and Leonard Broesky. He also gained much respect and many friends throughout his baseball career spanning over 37 year with the Athletics. He was a ferocious competitor and invested in his sports the same quest for excellence as he did in all aspects of his life. He was pleased to have been visited in his last days by some of those baseball friends, most notably Henry Turenne, Brian and Rob Sim, Dennis Wiebe, John Hindle and Rick Hefford. Brian is survived by his mother Margaret; sisters, Darlene, Linda (Brennan) and Beverly (Dave); brothers, Roy (Michelle), Wayne (Connie), Russell (Teresa) and Garry (Connie); nieces, Natalie, Corinne, Christine, Tara and Alora; and nephews, Stacey, Kurt, Gregg, Travis, Jarrett and Trevor. Many thanks to all our family and friends for their kind thought and prayers. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their professional and empathetic care. The family especially thanks Dr. Janice Mulder, Dr. Lipinski and Hope Holland. A celebration of Brian's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27 at the Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 701 Regent Avenue West (at Brewster). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any cancer research institution or initiative. The boundaries which divide life from death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where one ends, and the other begins? Edgar Alan Poe WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 701 REGENT AVE. AT BREWSTER 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2005

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • Hey Uncle B. How's the fishing? Our next family slo-pitch tourny, we're going home with gold for you. We love you and miss you lots. Say Hi to the rest of the gang! xoxo Love your niece Natso and your favorite sister in law, Mich. - Posted by: Natalie and Michelle Seidler (Family) on: Jul 07, 2005

  • I know B would haved loved the memorial service! I so enjoyed speaking with his co-workers from GWL. It was nice to learn that he was loved by not only his family but his friends too. I miss you every day B! What will we do without you?? See you in the movies Mr. Magoo! Love your l'il sis Darlene. - Posted by: darlene seidler (Family) on: Jul 06, 2005

  • I am Brian's sister and I was very pleased with the Memorial! He would have said "Is this all for me" And I would have to say ,"Yes and so much more". Love and miss you every day!!!! Love B-Girl (your sis) - Posted by: Bev Little(aka) (B-girl) (Family) on: Jul 03, 2005

  • No one's ever truly gone, For they are always with you. Watching and helping with, Everything you do. All those times you whisper, "I love you" to the air, Know that they are listening, And know that they are there. They fly only beyond your sight, In a kingdom free of pain, And when you have to leave this world, You shall see them once again. Always remembered, Love, Garry, Connie and Alora - Posted by: Garry Seidler (Family) on: Jul 03, 2005

  • Part 2 of 2 Special Thanks to Michelle & Huguette for the beautiful singing. Thanks to Henry & Stacey for their readings.Our big bro Roy for the best Eulogy ever. And of course Father Ron who made us all feel better. Many, many thanks to Chad Wheeler & the Wheeler Funeral Chapel. Chad's care and understanding made us feel like he was part of our family. We Love You B-Man. See you in the movies Mr. Magoo. Thanks, The Seidlers. - Posted by: The Seidler's (Family) on: Jun 28, 2005

  • The Seidler family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for all those who attended Brian's Memorial Service on June 27th. We thank all of our friends & family for their thoughts, prayers, flowers, gifts and sympathy cards. We especially enjoyed our conversations with B's co-workers at GWL & old fishing and baseball buddies. We know B would have been pleased with the service and maybe even embarrassed at the outpouring of love and affection. He was probably saying "This is all for me?". Part 1of 2 - Posted by: The Seidler's (Family) on: Jun 28, 2005

  • My sincere condolences to Mom Seidler, and the whole family. I pray for you who are left to mourn. Special thoughts go out to my good friend Wayne. Frank - Posted by: François Tetrault (Friend) on: Jun 27, 2005

  • Brian was a very knowledgeable and intelligent man. He is truly missed as he was one of our go to guys. W e miss his quit wit and humor and input to problems we encountered here at GWL. He was very well respected by his peers. - Posted by: Guy Prince (Co-Worker) on: Jun 24, 2005

  • Brian is missed very much. He always wanted to retire in a cabin and to fish on his dock and watch the sun set. I believe this is where he is now. - Posted by: Gary Slipec (Co-Worker) on: Jun 24, 2005

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