STEWART JOSEPH CHEYNE

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STEWART JOSEPH CHEYNE June 2, 1925 - March 14, 2018 After an active day and a cup of tea Stewart peacefully passed away at home on his terms, as he had often wished. Dad was 92 years of age just a couple months short of making 93. He was predeceased by his wife, soulmate and best friend of over 52 years Roxanne, and son Garry. Dad was a farm boy born at home just west of Teulon, where he worked until he became a butcher. He had a stint with Safeway and Mom's family store. His passion for golf led him to his next job providing him with his best years. He was one of six founding members that started the Teulon Golf and Country Club. This is where he found what he enjoyed doing most and became the Golf superintendent. He along with Mom ran the pro shop as well as the clubhouse for over 30 years, along the way forging many long-time friendships. Dad paved the way for many young men and women from the Teulon area to make careers in the turfgrass industry. Dad spent over 30 years being active in local politics serving on the Teulon council, Rockwood planning boards, the Teulon arena board as well as any other board that was trying to improve Teulon and the Interlake. Dad was an athlete, he loved golf, hockey and baseball and was very competitive either playing or coaching. He helped many of us local boys become men through hockey. He taught us first how to be gracious and respectful and understand defeat. Better than that he taught us what it took to win and succeed as team. Dad was the face of Teulon hockey for years and he is synonymous with the Teulon Tigers senior hockey, even wearing the team jacket up until his death. Dad also loved to hunt and fish with friends and family. Dad loved his family and close friends. He often spoke of his coffee crew and what a good bunch of friends they were, always looking forward to the next day. His family is what provided him with pride, he loved visiting BC for birthdays and Christmas. Nieces and nephews and their families were spoken as if his own. He enjoyed a single visitor or a large gathering and always had a story to share. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will take place at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be all nieces, nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a local charity of your choice. Well Dad this is the end of a great run and we could not be more proud of all your accomplishments. I hope that along our paths we can capture just a tiny bit of what made you a great man, Grandfather, Father, uncle and coach. You will be greatly missed and always thought of fondly with love and respect. Ken Loehmer Funeral Service 204-886-0404

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2018