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BRIAN GERALD DANOWSKI
Born: Aug 18, 1956
Date of Passing: Jul 01, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBRIAN GERALD DANOWSKI August 18, 1956 - July 1, 2015 Unexpectedly on July 1, Brian passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife Tracey (Forbes); son Wyatt; and daughter Paige; sister Sharron Carriere (Gerry); brother Ernie (Pat); parents-in-law, Dorothy and Bill Forbes; brother-in-law Kevin Forbes; sisters-in-law, Cindy Organ (Pius) and Carrie Dudley (Frank), along with 11 nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his father Edward in 1983 and his mother Helen in 2006. Brian spent his first nine years in Middlechurch, until moving to Garden City, where he attended Jefferson Junior High and Garden City Collegiate. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg (Biology) in 1978. After working as a pharmaceutical rep for a year in Saskatchewan, Brian returned to Manitoba and graduated in 1984 from the University of Manitoba with a Computer Science (Honours) degree. He soon joined the Provincial government where he spent six years working in Information Technology, until he joined the City of Winnipeg's IT department in 1991. He retired from the City in June of 2013. Brian met the love of his life, Tracey, in 1985 and they were married in 1986. Brian had an adventurous spirit and in 1988, he and Tracey built their dream home in St. Andrews. Two years later they welcomed their son Wyatt, to be followed by their daughter Paige, 27 months later. Brian was always ready to help anyone, and was on the PECK Daycare Board of Directors for seven years, serving in various roles including VP and President. He and Tracey loved the outdoors, and over the years the family and their dog criss-crossed the entire country and much of the U.S. camping and exploring the historical and cultural uniqueness of every region. In addition to being a hockey Dad, many family ski and canoeing vacations were taken. The family frequently billeted students from across Canada and Japan. Brian's interests and hobbies included cycling, the Tour de France, photography, history and sports. A few years ago, he obtained his Certification as an ESL instructor teaching at the University of Winnipeg and volunteering at the Immigration Centre. Brian was a language mentor and assisted many immigrants with their English skills, as well as taking students on hikes, picnics and to the sites around Winnipeg. Brian was also a volunteer for the recent FIFA games in Winnipeg. Brian was extremely proud of Wyatt and Paige, and encouraged them to explore and discover the world. He was so proud that both followed their dreams, with Wyatt teaching history in England for the past two years, and Paige starting her career in communications in Ontario in June. He was a tremendous role model for his kids through his commitment to community, values and sense of curiosity. The family would like to thank the Selkirk Emergency staff and the HSC Medical ICU for the care and compassion given to Brian and his family. A Come and Go' celebration of Brian's life will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20. Following Brian's wishes, his body was donated, in hopes it would assist others and cremation has taken place. For more than 20 years, Brian was a regular blood donor (143 donations) therefore; in lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Blood Services (www.blood.ca) or your charity of choice are most appreciated. Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jul 18, 2015
BRIAN GERALD DANOWSKI Unexpectedly on July 1, 2015, Brian passed away at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 58 years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Longer obituary to follow in Saturday, July 18 edition. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jul 4, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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You do not know me as I was looking up another Brian and read about your husband,father, and friend. What an Amazing person and what an Incredible experience you have had together. You are so blessed with all the Beautiful memories ...to have the kind of love and life that you had. I believe that those memories are for here and now, but that you will be reunited someday. I believe in what is called the plan of Salvation...that Families can be Together forever! If you would like to know more you can surely look into it. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and I have come to know these things are True. God Bless you and yours, Sincerely, Tracy Rollins - Posted by: Tracy rollins (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2015
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I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of volunteering with Brian this summer at the FIFA Women's World Cup, it's tough to believe that he's gone. Although I didn't know Brian very well, I wanted to say that he was a lovely, lovely man. When I first met him at training and he found out I was from England, he was very keen to tell me about his son who was working over there, and his daughter's move to Ontario. He was clearly very proud of you guys and it showed. May you find comfort in the memories. - Posted by: Gemma K (Volunteer) on: Sep 03, 2015
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Dear Brian's family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleasure of having Brian on my Volunteer team with the FIFA Women's World Cup. It was an honour to have met him, Team Protocol was lucky to have him. He was a gentle man who certainly knew how to laugh! My thoughts are with his family. - Posted by: Kelly Babb (Co-worker) on: Aug 31, 2015
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Dear Tracey, Wyatt & Paige, We are saddened by the news of Brian's sudden passing. We feel for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. It was an honor to have known and worked with Brian who will be remembered as a kind and caring gentleman with a good sense of humor. Sincerely, Alice & Scott - Posted by: Alice Trieu (former co-worker & friend) on: Jul 20, 2015
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My sincere condolences to Tracy and family. I had the pleasure of working with Brian at the provincial government and enjoyed his sense of humour on many occasions. - Posted by: Karen Kepp (former co-worker) on: Jul 20, 2015
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Dear Brian's family, I am very sorry and shocked to hear about his sad news.Please accept my sincere condolences. I have been his Japanese email friends these 10 years. We have been talking about many things. He loved and was really proud of your family members. I know how much he is kind to the people, your family members, his frinds and students who he has been taught in the volunteer work. He always encouraged me whenever I was depressed. We found many common understanding. I really appreciate his friendship. I was very honored of being his friend these years.Please take care. You are always in my prayers. God bless Brian. Sicerely Mariko Takeyama - Posted by: Mariko Takeyama (friend) on: Jul 15, 2015
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I am deeply sorry to hear about his lost. I am Japanese and I'm living in Yokohamama, Japan. He had been my pen friend since the summer in 2011. I was looking for a pen friend in overseas and I posted an add. He was the first person to contact me. We talked about variety of things via emails. His messages ullimitated my simple life. I don't know how many times he helped me from my depressions. He always gave me kind words and made me laugh and happy. I hadn't gotten any messages from him for a week and I thought something must have happened to him. I searched on the net and I finally found this sad news. I was shocked. I really appreciate his long sincere friendship. I am really sorry that I couldn't meet him. I don't even know his voice. However, I will never forget him and these 4 years sharing our life. Brian, Thank you, thank you so much being my friend. - Posted by: Maki Fukazawa (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2015
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I worked with Brian at 100 Main Street. He was kind and helpful and solved a lot of IT problems for me. We also had nice chats about living out in the country and his precious children. Godspeed Brian. - Posted by: Cathy Penner (Former Co-Worker) on: Jul 08, 2015
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Dear Tracey, Wyatt and Page: We were so sorry to learn about Brian's passing. He was such a lovely man and we enjoyed spending time talking to him at the SJR hockey games. May his memory be a comfort to all of you. Martin, Brenda and Harlan Gurvey - Posted by: Brenda Gurvey (Friend) on: Jul 07, 2015
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Brian came to work in Holloween dressed with one red suspender and one green suspender, but other than that regularly dressed. Of course he was Red Green. Very clever as always. I am saddened by his sudden passing. I am really without words when our friends are taken from us too soon. I know that he waits for those who will follow him, and that he will be my reminder of how precious and uncertain our time is here. God Bless you Brian. - Posted by: Rachel Eccles (former co-worker) on: Jul 06, 2015
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Wow never know the corners that life turns him. Many fun days way back when. Sharing beer and popcorn at Eaton Place. Building the new home in St. Andrews. Safe journeys to the place we will all meet. Prayers for the family - Posted by: Ron and Colleen slobodian (co-worker) on: Jul 05, 2015
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Our sincerest condolences to Tracy and family. - Posted by: Fred and Roberta Van Aertselaer (former co-worker) on: Jul 04, 2015
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One of my oldest friends - Brian was a good friend and he will be missed. Glad Brian and Tracy came out to BC last year - it was fun to have laughs and remember the good times. Will miss Brian's funny emails & phone calls - will greatly miss his sense of humour. Great memories all the way from our teen years. I am grateful that Brian was part of my life. Ron Tracy, Wyatt and Paige - words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Brian loved and was proud of his family - may your memories comfort you. Sincerely, Ron and Harlene - Posted by: Ron and Harlene Prach (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2015
