ERNEST BRUCE WALKER

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ERNEST BRUCE WALKER It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Walker on November 4, 2013 in his 91st year. Dad is survived by his wife, June (Tipp); his sons, Bob (Joy) and Tim (Judy); grandchildren, Erin, Adam (Samantha), Sean (Lindsey), Brian (Darolyn), Jeremy (Nicole) and Aynsley (Blair); great-grandson Braedan; sister Marion Jerome; friend and companion Mona Muise; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Pearl and Ernest Walker, and parents-in-law, Bea and Graydon Tipp. Dad was born in Winnipeg on December 29, 1922. He grew up in River Heights, graduated from Kelvin High School, and commenced studies to become a chartered accountant. The Second World War intervened and he served with the Air Force until 1945. In 1946 he met June Tipp, who had recently moved from her birthplace in Edmonton. They met at the River Heights tennis courts and the score was love! They were wed on July 1, 1948. Dad completed his studies and graduated as a CA in 1949. He started his own accounting firm in the early 1950s. His sons followed in his footsteps as chartered accountants and joined him in the firm of Walker Walker Walker operating in St. Boniface until Dad retired in 1987. His career as a chartered accountant provided him with a good income and some security, something that a survivor of the Great Depression craved. It also provided him with an outlet for his intelligence and analytical abilities, and the satisfaction of providing the best accounting and tax services he could for his clients, which was very important to him. It wasn't just about getting the job done, it was about getting it right. Family was very important to him. He had to work hard, especially in the spring, but still had time to spend with his family. Summer vacations were special family times, initially in the Lake of the Woods area, and later at Clear Lake. He passed on his love for sports such as tennis and for games such as chess and bridge to his children. He was thrilled to spend time with his grandchildren, and revelled in their accomplishments. He was very excited to be a great-grandfather when Braedan came along, and met with enthusiasm his grandchildren's significant others, welcoming them into the family. He had over 50 years of marriage with Mom before her mind began to fail. After Dad retired they were able to travel and spend more time together. Dad enjoyed playing tennis, and in the latter years of his life he enjoyed bridge, mind puzzles, and watching sports. For the last several years of his life Dad was blessed with the friendship and companionship of Mona, for which we are very grateful. A private family service was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Dennis Caners and to all the other health care providers who attended to him in his latter years. We think that Dad would have agreed that he had a good life, nothing flashy but an honest, hard-working life played fairly and by the rules with respect for all, with enjoyment of life's simple pleasures. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 23, 2013

ERNEST BRUCE WALKER It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Walker on November 4, 2013 in his 91st year. Dad is survived by his wife, June (Tipp); his sons, Bob (Joy) and Tim (Judy); grandchildren, Erin, Adam (Samantha), Sean (Lindsey), Brian (Darolyn), Jeremy (Nicole) and Aynsley (Blair); great-grandson Braedan; sister Marion Jerome; friend and companion Mona Muise; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Pearl and Ernest Walker, and parents-in-law, Bea and Graydon Tipp. Dad was born in Winnipeg on December 29, 1922. He grew up in River Heights, graduated from Kelvin High School, and commenced studies to become a chartered accountant. The Second World War intervened and he served with the Air Force until 1945. In 1946 he met June Tipp, who had recently moved from her birthplace in Edmonton. They met at the River Heights tennis courts and the score was love! They were wed on July 1, 1948. Dad completed his studies and graduated as a CA in 1949. He started his own accounting firm in the early 1950s. His sons followed in his footsteps as chartered accountants and joined him in the firm of Walker Walker & Walker operating in St. Boniface until Dad retired in 1987. His career as a chartered accountant provided him with a good income and some security, something that a survivor of the Great Depression craved. It also provided him with an outlet for his intelligence and analytical abilities, and the satisfaction of providing the best accounting and tax services he could for his clients, which was very important to him. It wasn't just about getting the job done, it was about getting it right. Family was very important to him. He had to work hard, especially in the spring, but still had time to spend with his family. Summer vacations were special family times, initially in the Lake of the Woods area, and later at Clear Lake. He passed on his love for sports such as tennis and for games such as chess and bridge to his children. He was thrilled to spend time with his grandchildren, and revelled in their accomplishments. He was very excited to be a great-grandfather when Braedan came along, and met with enthusiasm his grandchildren's significant others, welcoming them into the family. He had over 50 years of marriage with Mom before her mind began to fail. After Dad retired they were able to travel and spend more time together. Dad enjoyed playing tennis, and in the latter years of his life he enjoyed bridge, mind puzzles, and watching sports. For the last several years of his life Dad was blessed with the friendship and companionship of Mona, for which we are very grateful. A private family service was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Dennis Caners and to all the other health care providers who attended to him in his latter years. We think that Dad would have agreed that he had a good life, nothing flashy but an honest, hard-working life played fairly and by the rules with respect for all, with enjoyment of life's simple pleasures. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 23, 2013

ERNEST BRUCE WALKER We are saddened to announce the passing of Bruce Walker on November 4, 2013 at the age of 90 years. At the family's request the funeral service will be private. Longer obituary to follow. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 8, 2013
Publish Date: Nov 23, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2013