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DAVID GORDON GINTER
Born: Jun 10, 1929
Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID GORDON GINTER Surrounded by loving family, David Gordon Ginter passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Grace Hospital at the age of 82, following a battle with Parkinson's for several years. Left to mourn David's passing is beloved wife Joan; sons, Gordon (Karen), Howard (Diana), Bryan and Richard (Tannis); 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many extended family. David is predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Aaron, two brothers and a sister. Born in Horndean, Manitoba, June 10, 1929, David moved to Winnipeg in 1949 where he took up employment at the Texaco service station at Broadway and Osborne. He also spent some time as an airline mechanic with TCA (Trans Canada Airlines). The bulk of his employment was with the City of Winnipeg where he enjoyed a 30 year career as a police constable / mechanic - initially sworn in at the City of St. James prior to amalgamation. He retired in 1988. Described as patient, honest, giving, quiet, a wonderful father, husband and grandfather, David was well known by many at home and when travelling. Lifelong interests included aviation and aircraft and all things mechanical. David spent a good part of his life giving to others. In addition to holding a full-time job, he was always tinkering with, and repairing vehicles for family, friends, neighbours, and those in need of help. Handyman mechanics is something he passed on to his four sons. He joined IOF (Independent Order of Foresters) - a fraternal benefit organization - where he held several positions and responsibilities. Following retirement, he volunteered for 15 years at the Western Canada Aviation Museum. Personal enjoyments, hobbies and interests included bowling, playing guitar, banjo and harmonica; as well as listening to air traffic control on his CB radio. The family wished to express special thanks to the staff at Grace Hospital for their care, concern and excellent bedside manners. You couldn't ask for better people , wife Joan said. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, 195 Collegiate St. - at Portage Avenue. Reception to follow. Interment is to be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue, following the reception. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2011
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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It's guys like Dave Ginter that make this world fit to live in. When Dave left, we all lost. Sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Denis Robert (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2012
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I got to know Dave when I started in the Winnipeg Police Garage in September of 1979. I was their first female secretary and Dave made me feel very welcome. I always liked to share stories with him and he even got a pair of coveralls with my name on it so I could be "one of the guys". He taught me how to change oil (boy did I get in trouble for that at work) but he was great guy, great character and am sorry for your loss - I feel honored to have known him - Posted by: Irma Morgan (former co-worker) on: Jan 07, 2012
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Thinking of you and your family. Our condolences. - Posted by: Cheryl Waterman (friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Joan, I am away in San Francisco visiting my son's family for the holidays. I am so sorry to read of Dave's passing. He will be sadly missed. Please pass on my condolences to all the Ginter family. I'll be in touch upon my return home. Sincerely, June - Posted by: June Francis (Dear Friend) on: Dec 28, 2011
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryan, his Mother and their family during this time of loss. Whenever my family visited the Western Canadian Aviation Museum, we marveled at the great care and dedication that it took to maintain the museum collection for all of our enjoyment; now we know that David was a big part of that. Thanks David. - Posted by: Guy Prefontaine (Bryan's friend) on: Dec 28, 2011
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So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Father. Please know that we are thinking of you through this very difficult time. - Posted by: Glen and Wendy Mahoney (Friends of Howie and Diane) on: Dec 27, 2011
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Our sincere condolences on Dave's passing. He was a great conversationalist. Always enjoyed visiting with him at family functions. - Posted by: Ken and Rose Ginter (Cousin) on: Dec 27, 2011
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Our sincere condolences to Joan and family - Posted by: John & Sheila Lenton (Dave & John were both mechanics at the Police Garage) on: Dec 27, 2011
