BRIAN ERLE TINLEY

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BRIAN ERLE TINLEY 1939 - 2018 It is with sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Brian Tinley at his home in Oakbank on Friday, June 15, 2018. Left to miss Brian is his wife of 54 years, Janet, daughter Jennifer (Jeff), sons, Glenn (Lisa) and Chris, grandchildren, Olivia, Elizabeth, Zach and Luke, siblings, Pat, Glenn and Lauren and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Brian grew up in Charleswood graduating from Charleswood Collegiate. He began his career as a messenger for Osler, Hammond & Nanton and worked his way up to a stockbroker position. He had a successful career in the investment field retiring from BMO Nesbitt Burns. Brian was one to treat his clients as friends and took personal responsibility for everything he did for them. Even after retirement, many clients continued to call on Brian for advice, input or just to ask questions, for which he always made time and that resulted in lifetime friendships. Brian met Janet when he rented a room across the street from her parents' house and the courtship began. They were married December 5, 1964 at St. Margaret's Anglican Church. Brian and Janet raised their three children on their hobby farm in Springfield. Brian truly enjoyed having property where he could have a garden, raise animals, grow crops and give his children the experience of living off the land while understanding the value of hard work. He enjoyed rural life and you could often see Brian sitting on a bench that he would have built in his front yard under the trees having "tea" discussing world issues with his friends and neighbours. Brian is remembered as a great conversationalist. He could engage in a variety of topics as he was a great storyteller and an even better listener. He had an intense interest in history and politics with a particular love for reading about the First and Second World Wars. Brian loved the outdoors and especially loved finding time to go fishing or camping with his children, family members and friends. No place was too close or too far to spend time in a boat hoping to catch the 'big one' but more important was being with friends and family. Brian had a love and talent for woodworking and building with his hands. He spent many hours in his shop planning, creating and building whether it be a wall unit, benches, foot stools or a sandbox for his grandchildren. Brian's grandchildren were a special source of pride for him. Watching them grow up and pursue their dreams was something that he actively encouraged and supported in many ways. He looked forward to playing scrabble, chess and checkers against his grandchildren and sometimes almost let them win, but more important was just spending time speaking with them and hearing what they had to say and offering advice if they asked. The iPad gave Brian access to the world's vast collection of classical music, wartime history and financial research. Many hours were spent expanding his knowledge and understanding of topics that he found fascinating. A celebration of Brian's life will take place on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Seasons Funeral Home, 576 Balsam Crescent in Oakbank. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to S.P.I.K.E. Inc. (Special People In Kildonan East), RPO North Kildonan, P.O. Box 28029, Winnipeg, MB R2G 4E or online at www.spikeinc.org seasonsfunerals.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 19, 2018