DUANE EDWARD CLEFSTAD

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

• Chris & Family. Sorry to just recently hear of Duane's passing. He was always a Great Friend , who never failed to make people laugh !. Many years have gone by, but , both yourself Chris , & Duane have always been part of my fondest memories ! - Posted by: Dennis Lavallee (Friend from school years) on: Nov 02, 2015

• The Clefstad family on the West Coast, Judy, Jim and Lloyd send our sincerest condolences to our family in Winnipeg. It was very sad news to hear of Duane's passing!! I/we had not seen Duane for several years, but, my fondest memories of him are at the cabin at Minaki in past summers. His sense of humour and genuine spirit kept us ALL laughing and entertained at the lakeside. My father, Rich Clefstad, Harold's brother would have been very sad to hear this news, had he still be with us, but, in fact can personally enjoy Duane's company, once again, in heaven:) - Posted by: Judy Clefstad Nygren (cousin) on: Aug 25, 2015

• My condolences to Chrissy, Duane and Michael. I hope you find strength in the good memories Duane Sr. has left for you to cherish and smile about. - Posted by: Ernesto T (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2015

• Duane was always friendly and approachable at work and getting to know him over the years, he always had a welcoming smile. He will be missed as he was wise and a very caring person. My deepest sympathy to his family. - Posted by: Anita McDowell (Colleague at NAV CANADA) on: Aug 20, 2015

• Duane and his always present smile and wit. You will be greatly missed as a respected man among men in the aviation industry. I have nothing but positive things to say about Duane. Jerry Brodt Canadian Air Traffic Control Association Prairie RVP - Posted by: Jerry Brodt (Duane was my manager, as well he sat across from negotiations from me.) on: Aug 20, 2015

• Our sincere sympathy to the Clefstead family on your loss. Duane was my boss when I was in Winnipeg and I thought the world of him. His kindness and sense of humor was what I will remember most about him. He will truly be missed. Gavin and Mary Jo Fenton and Family - Posted by: Gavin & Mary Jo Fenton and Family (Collegue) on: Aug 18, 2015

• Duane Clefstad and I worked together at Dominion Store in St. Boniface in the 60's. I was a cashier and he was my bag boy. He was such a handsome young man with his blonde hair and good looks in his grocery white coat uniform and he got a lot of looks from all the females which really embarrassed him and he would blush bright red. He married our neighbor Christine Negrych and they were introduced by my little brother Doug who was a very dear friend of Duane's all thru' school. We had a lot of fun times working together at Domo and he had a great sense of humor and the ability to laugh at himself. My brother always let me know what he and Christine were up to as I had married and moved away to the States. I still live in California and was saddened to learn of Duane's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family Christine, Duane was a truly great guy. God Bless. - Posted by: Linda (Broeska) Lane (High School Friend) on: Aug 17, 2015

• Duane will be missed as both a great friend and colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, the boys and the Clefstad family. - Posted by: Frank and Sandra Kratt (Friend and Colleague) on: Aug 17, 2015

• I very much enjoyed working with Duane on a number of major projects over the past 15 years. I found him to be a cear thinker who listened well and was frank and open in exploring all facets of an issue or idea. My team assisted Duane on his initiaives in ATC Training, both at NAV CANADA and in the international marketplace. Duane himself helped to put together an excellent training package -- ATC for Dummies if you will -- for me and my staff in the Communications department that proved very worthwhile. Whatever the project or subject matter, I always knew that I would get a straight answer, a friendly smile, and a helping hand from Duane. - Posted by: John Morris (Work colleague, friend) on: Aug 17, 2015

• My sincere sympathy to the Clefstad family. I will miss Duane very much. His coaching and advice always helped me get through even the toughest things at work. - Posted by: Maggie Martin (Colleague) on: Aug 17, 2015

• Duane was my best friend in grade school and during our time as Sea Cadets in Winnipeg we were in the band together. I have fond memories of taking the train out to their family's lake cabin and exploring Minaki. In those formative years it was hard to imagine a better friend than Duane. Christine lived directly behind me in the neighborhood and I have vague memories of introducing them. I last spent a few moments with Duane a number of years ago while he was visiting Winnipeg and while he was still living in Ottawa. We picked up the conversation where we left off. You can do that with best friends. My sincere condolences to Chris and the rest of his family. I will miss you forever my friend. - Posted by: Doug Broeska (Grade School Best Friend) on: Aug 17, 2015

• I always enjoyed Duane's company whether working or socializing. He was a well respected member of our team and he will be missed on many levels. My condolences to the entire family, Duane will be missed. - Posted by: Terry Ferguson () on: Aug 17, 2015

• Our memories of Duane will be of his great sense of humour and the joy that he got from spending time with family and friends in Minaki. And every time we hear a Beach Boys tune, we'll be thinking of him. Our sincere condolences go out to Chris and the boys and the entire Clefstad family. - Posted by: Chuck & Carol Asselin (Friend of the family) on: Aug 17, 2015

• My condolences to Chris and the family. - Posted by: Tony Yakimovich (colleague) on: Aug 16, 2015

• Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Duane was such a great man who kept me similing and laughing everytime we spoke. I will miss him dearly. RIP Duane. - Posted by: Michelle Gauthier () on: Aug 16, 2015

• I will miss Duane dearly, he was a great mentor and true friend to me. Our sincere condolence to his wonderful wife Chrissy and his family. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Lynn, Keira and Jim - Posted by: Jimmy fortier () on: Aug 15, 2015

• Our sincere sympathy to the Clefstad family. He was always a positive influence at work. - Posted by: Roger and Irene Loiselle (ATC) on: Aug 15, 2015

• If someone asked me to say something negative about Duane, I would find it very difficult to think of something to say; I would have to be quiet which is difficult for me to do. I loved the way he talked about his family especially when he would mention "his Chrissy" he would just light right up. My condolences to his family and friends, Duane was a wonderful man, he will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. - Posted by: Sharon Larin (Duane was my Manager for a few years) on: Aug 15, 2015