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JOHN ARTHUR WHITE
Born: Oct 20, 1937
Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN ARTHUR WHITE October 20, 1937 - January 13, 2014 John died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side at the age of 76 after a brief fight with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents James and Caroline, and brother Jim. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Gloria, of 57 years, as well as his two daughters, Carol Thompson, and Joanne White (Grant Waschuk); and his five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kyle, Brittany, Tiffany and Leah. In his younger years John was very involved in scouting where he developed his love for fishing which he shared with his family. As an adult he continued on with the scouting program and spent many years as a Scout leader out of St. Thomas Church. John started working at the young age of 16 and went on to start his own successful printing business, The Print Shop, in the seventies. He enjoyed his work and visiting with his customers. Gloria and John raised their daughters in Weston close to family and friends. In 1979 they purchased property on Netley Creek. John worked hard to remodel and make it a retirement home which they moved to in 1998. John also enjoyed building things in his workshop. He drove and built remote control boats. He loved photography and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed travelling in their 5th wheel and later they travelled on bus trips. John's love of animals and the outdoors was known to all who knew him. John was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the staff on the Medical Ward at Selkirk General Hospital, as well as the wonderful staff at CancerCare Manitoba and Cancer Navigation Services who were all very helpful during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Selkirk and District Community Foundation, Box 400, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 2B3 attention the St. George Endowment Fund. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George (Wakefield) Anglican Church, 8716 Highway #8, Clandeboye, Manitoba. Refreshments following the service will be at Clandeboye Community Club, 111 Main Street, Clandeboye, Manitoba. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jan 16, 2014
JOHN ARTHUR WHITE Peacefully, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Selkirk General Hospital, John White, aged 76 years of Petersfield, Manitoba, beloved husband of Gloria. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. George's Anglican Church, Wakefield, Manitoba. Full obituary to follow in Thursday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 15, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2014
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Dear Gloria and family so very sorry to hear of John's passing...you have so many wonderful memories to cherish and to hold on to. John was a such a good caring person we all know that he is now watching over you and your girls and grandchildren from his very own star...always remember, you were so deeply loved and cherished by one of God's best men....rest in peace John... Peace be with you, Gloria and Kelly. - Posted by: Gloria and Kelly Keeling (Friend and Neighbour) on: Jan 18, 2014
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John was known in our family as Big John not only for his stature but also for his generous nature and heart of gold. We were blessed to have had John and Gloria's family join our family for so many social gatherings. Friendships like that don't come around every day and for that we are truly thankful. - Posted by: Walter and Nancy Krahn (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014
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May the roads rise with you, the wind be at your back and the Lord hold you in the hollow of his hand. Rest in peace John. - Posted by: Sherri Richardson (Warham) (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014
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John was a great friend who I met through model boating at races in Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Keith and Molly Warham (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014
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John was a great cousin, and friend, and a kind and generous person who we will truly miss - Posted by: John was a great cousin, friend, kind and generous person who will be truly missed by all who knew h (Cousins Jerry, Julia and Dennis Schram) on: Jan 16, 2014
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John was very active in the R/C boating club. We spent many summers at the pond racing boats and travelled to Edmonton and Calgary for Canadian Nationals. John was a great friend and wealth of knowledge when it came to tuning the boats. John will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Kevin McArdle (R/C boating friend) on: Jan 16, 2014
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Met John in the 70s when he was still working for Gregory Cartwright. Have remained friends ever since. Will miss him. May GOD be with all who remain and give you peace. Doug & Peggy - Posted by: Doug & Peggy Seel (Friends) on: Jan 16, 2014
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John was a great friend and a wonderful, generous, loyal and devout man. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. He was one of the best. - Posted by: Marie Morrison (Friend) on: Jan 15, 2014
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We are very sorry for your loss, it has been a very tough year for our small community. We will miss seeing John and catching up on the news this summer. - Posted by: Terry and Joy Graham (friend/neighbor) on: Jan 15, 2014