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NORMAN JOHN NAKKA
Born: Aug 14, 1942
Date of Passing: Dec 08, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORMAN JOHN NAKKA Norm - Dad - Papa "BUSTER" August 14, 1942 - December 8, 2013 With heavy hearts, we announce that Norman John Nakka passed away on December 8, 2013 peacefully, and surrounded by family. Left to celebrate and cherish his life are his beloved wife Sandra Nakka (nee Krampetz), his children Trevor (Diana), Heidi (Karl), Kyla (Darryl) and Tyler (Anna), as well as grandchildren Megan, Rachel, Kara, Kaitlan, Charlie, Anja, Nate and Clark, sister Lorna (Carl) and many nieces and nephews. Buster was predeceased by his parents William and Mabel, infant grandson Ethan, sister Diane Krysko, nephews Erin Feilberg and Braden Andersen, and mother and father-in-law Rose and Arthur Krampetz. Norm grew up in McMunn, and lived there his whole life. His early years were spent working at his father's service station on the Trans-Canada Highway in McMunn with Sandra, as well as in the forestry business, or "the bush" as we know it better. Working in the bush with his father established Norm's path for his entire working life. Dad carried on the tradition of his father and built the business through the acquisition of additional forestry quotas and prospered for many years. This business and his hard work were the foundation of his family with Sandra. His business supported all of his children's success in their chosen endeavours, including higher education and professional careers, and Tyler following Dad's footsteps into the bush. He spent his entire life and business career outdoors, and loved the ability to be self-employed as an independent businessman. His word and a handshake were all he needed when dealing with the many business partners, contractors and fellow forest industry colleagues. Buster was well respected by many, which resulted in his being recognized with many awards, and elected the President of the South-East Quotaholders Association, where he led his peers through various challenges and opportunities for many years. Dad was also highly regarded by the many people he met and worked with in Pine Falls, Kenora, Fort Frances, Barwick and Dryden, where he delivered wood over a five decade plus career. Everybody knew Buster, and admired his hard work, easy smile and quick conversation. He had the opportunity to work closely with his brother-in-law Carl Feilberg and his nephews, as well as many others in the local community. Of all of the people that Dad worked with, however, his partnership with Paul Andersen was most notable. They were nearly inseparable as friends, relatives, neighbours and business partners for over 50 years, with nothing but support and mutual respect for each other. In later years, Dad had the opportunity to work with his son Tyler, carrying on the family business with an echo of the relationship with his own father when he started working in the bush. While Dad's work was important, his true passion was his family. It all started when he met Sandra, the love of his life, in high school in Whitemouth in 1961, and they settled in McMunn not long thereafter. Dad loved photography, camping, sports, travelling, his boats and the outdoors, and he did all of these things with family. He truly put his family first, whether it was attending their countless hockey, volleyball and softball games, and various other sporting endeavours, school and music activities, or pulling his kids waterskiing. The family camping trips in Sioux Narrows, visits across the border for long weekends and many other family trips and motor home ventures will provide endless fond family memories. Mom and Dad travelled to many places, including Finland, parts of Europe, many North American cities, and Alaska. Pets were also a part of Dad's family life, including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and even a goat! Dad was a sportsman in his own right, playing football, curling, hunting and participating in track and field in his younger years. Later, he was an avid and passionate football fan, attending many Blue Bomber games; he continually followed their activities and went to several Grey Cups, including Cups the Bombers played in. Dad also enjoyed attending Jets games, both before they left and after they returned, and also had the opportunity to attend the 2010 Olympics and a Calgary Flames 2004 Stanley Cup championship game. Dad's legacy is his family; his words, beliefs and practices are fully evident in all of his children and grandchildren, and his gifts of respect, hard work, good humour and "family first" values will be cherished and followed forever. A celebration of Buster's life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at Reynolds Community Hall in Prawda, Manitoba. Private family interment will follow at Whitemouth Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Manitoba CancerCare, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Dear Buster our family had such good times with our cousins in McMunn. Although we moved to Vancouver in 1961 we were always close in heart to our McMunn cousins and family. Buster gave me my first (and only) ride on a caterpillar tractor. I see that his second name was John. I didn't know that. Such a great name. Buster seemed to be in perfect health a year ago when he phoned. Such a shock. He was a good man. God Bless him. With love to our family in McMunn and those nearby. Lynda (Haney) Sharpe - Posted by: Lynda (Haney) Sharpe (cousin (living in Vancouver)) on: Jan 12, 2014
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I saw Buster's obituary in the newspaper this weekend and felt the urge to say something even though the family, and Buster, have long since forgotten any connections. Our family used to stop on the way to Lake of the Woods where we were building our family log cabin, when I was in my pre-teens and teens. I loved talking, even as a kid, with Buster's Dad, who ran the old-style General Store at McMunn, and although I could't go because of school issues, he invited me to come into the bush with him and watch the logging operations, and learn from a real outdoorsman. I heard Buster's name being mentioned a lot, and as time went on I learned that Buster had his own big truck, and I thought that he must be as good a man as his dad. Later, in high school years, I and a friend made an ill-fated trip by bike to the lake on a weekend in early summer and were pounded into submission by a terrible rain and windstorm, and stopped at McMunn to use the phone to call my parents for a ride home, or advice. Mr. and Mrs. Nakka would have none of that and insisted that we stay at their place in a spare room, and the following morning we continued the rest of the way to the lake... we made it back to Winnipeg in one trip, except to stop in and say hi and to thank Buster's parents again for their wonderful hospitality. It sounds as if Buster was a "chip off the old block", so to speak. This all happened in the 1960's... I'm getting to be an old guy now, but I felt compelled to speak in praise of the family in general terms, and wish the world still had as many people with old-fashioned values as the Nakkas did. - Posted by: Richard H. Blouw () on: Dec 16, 2013
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To the Nakka family, I was so sorry to hear of Buster's passing. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Kirsten Maki (Andersen) (Family friend) on: Dec 14, 2013
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Sandra, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. "Buster' was an incredible friend to my Gedo no matter what was going on. For that I am ever grateful. Sorry that I am out of town and unable to attend but I know you will be surrounded by so many family and supportive friends. - Posted by: Bobby Gagawchuk (Friend of the family) on: Dec 13, 2013
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To Sandra and the Nakka family. My prayers go out to you at this time. Norm will be soley missed by everyone. Again, my prayers are with you. - Posted by: Sonia Andersen Lardizabal (old family friend) on: Dec 13, 2013
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I knew Norman when I was the regional forester in the Southeast Region and later as the Director of Forestry. I always enjoyed working with Norman as a timber operator and later as the President of the Southeast Quota Holders Association. Norman was a fine upstanding gentleman whatever the situation and circumstance in our dealings. - Posted by: Dave Rannard (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2013
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So sorry to hear of Norm's passing, Sandra, our thoughts are with you and your family. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Mark & Laura Kaltenberger (former neighbor) on: Dec 13, 2013
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Buster will always be in the hearts of all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to Sandra & family. - Posted by: Jim & Judy Johnston (Friends) on: Dec 12, 2013
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My sincere condolences to Heidi, Karl, Anja and the Nakka family during these very sad times. I'm so sorry for your loss of someone so dear to your heart. Thinking of you and sending you love and support. - Posted by: Amanda (Martens) on: Dec 12, 2013
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Our side of the family have fond memories of cousin Buster! Sandra and family, our thoughts are with you. Blair Nakka - Posted by: Blair Nakka and siblings (cousins ) on: Dec 12, 2013
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We were very sorry to see Norm's name in the Birchwood Funeral Chapel listings. Our condolences to Sandra & family. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: John & Sheila Lenton (We knew Norm from the years our sons played hockey together out of Ste Anne.) on: Dec 12, 2013
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You notice your real friends when you need help. Sandra, may God be with you and your family through this very sad time. - Posted by: Ben & Millie Sveinson (Friends) on: Dec 12, 2013