BARRIE ROSS ENMAN

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BARRIE ROSS ENMAN 1944 - 2015 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Barrie Enman passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Riverview Health Centre. Barrie is survived by his brother, Don Enman, aunt, Margaret Rodway (Lloyd), cousins, Carol Kay, Sandy Thompson (Gordon), Carol Smith (Gary), Janice Dantzer (Mark), Hugh Ross (Christine), Cathy Rodway (Peter), Megan Rodway (Ed), numerous second and third cousins, and lifelong friend, Shirley Newman. He was predeceased by his parents Donna and Roy Enman. Barrie was born on February 8, 1944 and grew up in the Norwood area. He attended Norwood schools and graduated from Nelson McIntyre Collegiate in 1962. Barrie then attended the University of Manitoba graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 1971. In June of 1971, Barrie joined the Great West Life Assurance Company specializing in human resources in the areas of compensation, recruiting, and employee relocation. He was involved in many activities at Great West Life including being president of the Staff Club and organizing and participating in curling leagues and bonspiels. Barrie was well known in the human resources community having served as the president of the Human Resources Management Association in 1976/1977 and having worked with community organizations such as Reaching Equality. In 1992 Barrie began employment with the provincial government working in the area of human resources for the Department of Culture and Heritage. The family cottage at Falcon Lake was an important part of Barrie's life. He loved to spend weekends and holidays there hosting family and friends or just relaxing on the dock. Barrie served for many years as lake representative with the Whiteshell Cottagers Association helping to address issues important to lake-goers. Barrie had the opportunity to travel to such places as England, Costa Rica, and many hot spots in Mexico and the Caribbean. In Canada, highlights were trips to Prince Edward Island to research family history and, regularly to Calgary and Crimson Lake for annual family get-togethers. Barrie demonstrated his creativity in his love of art and stained glass projects he completed. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and sense of humour and fun. Barrie's family and friends would like to thank the staffs of Harmony House (Mozart) at Riverwood Square and the Riverview Health Centre (1A) for their care and consideration of Barrie over the last several years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service in honour of Barrie's life will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway Avenue. Interment will take place in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barrie's memory to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 would be appreciated. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 204-783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2016