WALTER WHYTE

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WALTER WHYTE January 19, 1936 June 6, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father and grandfather Walter Whyte. Walter was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Mary Wojtowich. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Lesia, daughters Kathy Brown (Neil), Chris Jawa (Mark), Carol Sawchuk (Wally) and his grandchildren: Daryl and Russell Brown (fiancée Megan Stuart), Rick and Alex Jawa, Samantha and Stacy Sawchuk. Dad retired in 1991 from CNR (Transcona Shops) as a journeyman machinist after 38 years of service. He also enjoyed a long and adventurous career with Naval Reserves at HMCS Chippawa which sparked his love of travel. At the time of his retirement from the reserves he was a Chief Petty Officer and held the additional distinction of being Chief of the Band which enabled him to share his passion for music. There were very few family car trips to the lake that didn't include a boisterous round of "What shall we do with a drunken sailor" with dad leading the way. Work weekends at the cabin, driving the boat water skiing with the girls, playing HOLA with the neighbours or a quiet bonfire were all part of the many years at Red Rock Lake. After family it was hunting and fishing in the Whiteshell with his longtime fishing buddies Lorne and Mike or of stalking the big buck with Bud and finally bagging his antelope and caribou with Al. After retirement Mom and Dad spent 21 years wintering in Mesa, AZ where they further enriched their lives with new activities and still a wider circle of friends. From volunteering on Fridays for Taco Salad day, working in the Wood Shop or being the sound man for chapel, Dad was a fixture at the Valle Del Oro Resort and loved every minute of it. Dad passed on many skills and passions to his grandchildren, each of them carrying with them the love of many of the hobbies that made Dad the man he was. From hunting to fishing, travelling to music, the conversations started by grandpa telling the grandkids his tales and in recent years with the grandkids sharing similar tales of their adventures, all to the delight of dad. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Boniface and Concordia Hospitals and Winnipeg Fire and Rescue for the exceptional support, skills and compassion provided while dad was in their care. A special thank you to Brian and June Croxford for all their help and comfort for Mom during this difficult time. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Hwy. Dad's gone fishing! In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation or Concordia Hospital Foundation. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. 338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jun 8, 2013

WALTER WHYTE Walter Whyte passed away June 6, 2013 at Concordia Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending. Longer obituary to follow on Saturday, June 8, 2013. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. - 338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jun 7, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2013