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IRVING THOMAS VROOMAN
Born: Nov 28, 1932
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2014
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IRVING THOMAS VROOMAN Irving Thomas Vrooman passed away on January 3, 2014 at the Seven Oaks Hospital. Survived by his loving wife Gail, sons Brian (Nancy) and Bruce, stepsons Chris Fyfe (Lori) and Cameron Barker-Fyfe (Michael), brother Keith (Dorothy) and sister-in-law Eadie McIntyre. He will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Irv was predeceased by his brother Murray, sister-in-law Joyce, brother-in-law Rob McIntyre and parents Tom and Lena Vrooman. Irv was born on the family farm in Belmont, Manitoba, November 28, 1932. On September 17, 1950 he stuck his pitch fork in the field where he was helping with the threshing, and the next day caught the Greyhound in Glenboro and headed to Winnipeg. In 1955, at the young age of 22, Irv received his Chartered Accountant designation from the University of Manitoba. After working for the income tax department in Winnipeg, he spent five years in California with Ampex Corporation becoming manager of internal audit. Irv returned to Winnipeg in 1963 to open a Chartered Accountancy practice which became Vrooman, Storey and Chuback. He practiced for 17-years and along the way was involved in real estate and land development ventures. In 1983 Irv took a consulting role with GB Graphics, eventually becoming general manager in 1986, until his retirement in 2001. Irv enjoyed his life to the fullest. In addition to being a private pilot he was an avid sailor for 28 years on Lake of the Woods and in the Caribbean. Irv and Gail also spent many years travelling the world, socializing with friends and eventually spending winters in Texas. At age 77, golf became his passion. Irv will be remembered by all for his big smile, kind demeanor, never ending generosity and genuine respect for others shown in the quiet examples he consistently set. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 9Z9, Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation, 2300 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2V 3M3 or charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff in the ICU department at the Seven Oaks Hospital for their exceptional care. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I have known Irv for many years since I was a young man farming the land he was developing. I enjoyed working with Mr. Vrooman on the wild rose lane land development in Prairie Grove MB. He will always be remembered by myself and family as a real gentleman. - Posted by: Stan Paterson () on: Apr 20, 2014
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Irv was a very close friend. He will be remembered by me for helping me out with my taxes each year, and being there as a second uncle. Miss you, love always. - Posted by: Trevor Switzer (Close Friend) on: Apr 19, 2014
