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JOSEPH SAWTUS It is with deep sadness we announce that our uncle and friend to many, Joe Sawtus, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on April 21, 2017 at the age of 83. Joe will be greatly missed by his nieces Judy Mathieson and her family in Winnipeg, June Atwood and her family in Campbell River, BC, Connie Clements and her family in Prince George, BC, and Terry Boekenkruger and her family in Ladysmith, BC. Joe was predeceased by his niece Barbara Van Wageningen in Halifax, NS. Joe was also predeceased by brothers Wasyl (Bill) and John, and sisters Mary Shewchuk (Vancouver) and Jean Gibbings (Winnipeg). Joe's passion was motorsports. Owner of the iconic Canadian Motorcycle Sales at 981 Main Street, Joe was a legend. His accomplishments in wrestling and motorcycle racing are well-known. Joe attended school in Brooklands (now Tyndall Park) and St. Boniface, before graduating from Tec Voc in 1951. Joe lost his father to a heart attack at a young age. Fortunately, his older brother Bill became his mentor, guiding him through the next few years of his youth, encouraging him to graduate from high school. Bill was also a tremendous influence in Joe's racing and business. Joe had a very special bond with his brother and will be interred alongside Bill at Brookside Cemetery. Alzheimer's eventually forced Joe from the business he loved for over 50 years, into care. The shop was his life and he loved what he did. Joe's life also included helping others in so many different ways. Joe finally accepted his retirement when he moved to Holy Family Home in November, 2016. He was contented. Thank you to all who helped with the Canadian closing and who visited Joe this past year and a half. Special thanks to his long-time friend Alf Kollinger for leading the shop closing effort. Special thanks also to his good friend Don Kupchuk, for comforting Joe as he passed away. Sincere thanks is also extended to all of Joe's compassionate caregivers at Poseidon Care and at Holy Family Home. Joe was always treated with dignity and respect as a resident. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joe's life will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at "The Delta's Room", Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology, 130 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg. The service will start at 7:00 p.m. There is ample parking available for bikes. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Joe Sawtus and Canadian Motorcycle Bursary Fund at MITT (www.mitt.ca/151), the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba (www.alzheimer.mb.ca), Holy Family Home (www.holyfamilyhome.mb.ca); or the charity of your choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 27, 2017
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I met Joe when I was about 12 yrs old in the 80s I rode my bicycle to tue shop on Main from Weston. I had a small Honda I wanted to run and I asked Joe about what to do first. With make and model written on a napkin from the Salisbury House on Flint and Notre Dame. I proudly handed the paper to Joe who looked on his huge magic book of bikes and he wrote 1 to 5 of things to check and do. I went home and hunkered down on the lil trail bike til it ran. I was so proud of it I took it to Joe's jst to show him. He was happy it had worked, and helped me tune it a bit right out back. I always had great love and respect for Joe after that. I continued going there when I had the time. I remember I met Dave as a young child, it was so cool Joe was sharing his love of bikes with him and I often thought he was lucky to have Joe's favor. I will miss you and love and cherish my memories of you Joe. - Posted by: Jon paton (Customer friend ) on: May 31, 2017
