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JOHN (DALE) VOSPER
Born: May 05, 1948
Date of Passing: Jun 27, 2018
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JOHN (DALE) VOSPER May 5, 1948 - June 27, 2018 Peacefully, on June 27, 2018, with family by his side, Dale Vosper passed away after a short battle with cancer. Dale will be sadly missed by his wife of 47 years, Linda; and by his sons, Dustin (Nancy), Scott, and Rob (Gemma); grandsons, Matthew and Luke; and granddaughters, Celia-Rose and Henrietta. Also mourning his passing are his sister Sherry Bell (Doug); sisters-in-law, Kathy Hamelin (Ian) and Judith Walsh (Keith); alongside numerous nieces and nephews. Dale was predeceased by his father, Jack Vosper, his mother, Lauraine Lajoie, and his father-in-law, Cam Whittington. Dale was born in Regina, SK on May 5, 1948, then moved to Winnipeg at a very young age. He grew up in Sargent Park, attending Principal Sparling Elementary School and Sargent Park Junior High. The family moved to Heritage Park, where Dale attended Westwood Collegiate, then finished high school at John Taylor. Shortly after high school, Dale started working for Thomas Rathwell Limited. This began a very successful 47-year career in sales and management. When Thomas Rathwell's major brand, Inglis Appliances, made a distribution move going direct, Dale took the opportunity to join them. He spent the last 25 years of his career with Inglis (subsequently Whirlpool Canada), retiring in 2016. Dale and Linda married on June 5, 1971. Their three boys grew up in the St. Charles area of Winnipeg, where Dale became actively involved in the community. He took pride in both coaching and managing his sons' sports teams. As was his nature, Dale was known for his support of fair play and inclusion of all players. As president of the St. Charles Community Club, he played an instrumental role in the merger of the St. Charles and Crestview Community Clubs into what is now known as the Assiniboia West Recreation Association. Dale was also a member of the Optimist Club of Assiniboia, becoming president, receiving the Optimist of the Year award which recognized his service for youth in the community. Dale loved nature and the outdoors and his home at Barrier Bay in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, where he lived and worked for the past 11 years, and was known to have the odd spell of relaxation on the 'Dock of the Bay'. Dale and Linda enjoyed travelling to exotic locations with their friends, 'The Amigos', and to England to visit their son Rob and his family. Dale was a man of great integrity. He was a man who held the principles of respect and kindness in the highest regard, which is displayed by the innumerable friendships he made and kept throughout his life. A celebration of Dale's life will be held between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to either CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would also like to thank the WRHA Palliative Care Program and Riverview Health Centre for their care and support for Dale and the family. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share in stories and condolences for the family by visiting Dale's memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare.com INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204 295 5408
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2018
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Linda and sons: I was saddened to read of Dale's illness and passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and loved ones during this sad time in your lives. - Posted by: Barbara Ruhlen (Work friend of Linda) on: Jul 11, 2018
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Linda, thinking of you and all your family as you begin the healing process from the profound loss of Dale in your lives. As you recall so many memories, may they give you strength in the many difficult moments to come. Sending you hugs, Cathy😘🤗 - Posted by: Cathy and Dwight Hopfner (Friend) on: Jul 07, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bill Linda Howie venton. (Friends) on: Jul 05, 2018
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Linda, we got to know Dale through sports that Rob and our son (Derrick) had been involved in. Dale left us with an everlasting impression of a father having great values in life. We were saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Darlene & Ray Wiebe. - Posted by: Darlene & Ray Wiebe (Family Friend) on: Jul 05, 2018
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Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bill Linda Howie venton (Friends) on: Jul 05, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Ginnie and Roy penman. (Friends.) on: Jul 05, 2018
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To all of the family of Dale, let me offer my most sincerest condolances. I had the honour to be the first friend of Dale, as he was my first friend. We lived across the street from each other on Dominion Street. Since both Moms recognized two kids about the same age (My birthday was May 18) we got together to play. I have pictures of Dale and I riding our tricycles together, at each others birthday parties, playing with our play guns, and starting school together. He was my best pal, confidant, trouble maker, and all around best guy!! Eventually, as we got older and boys found girls yucky, and girls felt the same about boys, our exclusivity ended...but we still kept a warm friendship, albeit from a distance. I remember being so sad when he moved away from Dominion Street. It was a lovely surprise when we reconnected on the slow pitch diamond even if we were on separate teams. I was equally surprised and happy to connect on Facebook. Loosing Dale has put a hole in my heart, and I'm sure that is nothing to the grief you are all feeling. Please know your wonderful husband and father touched lives in such a wonderful way even at two and three years old and all through his life. A person to be very proud of and having left a wonderful legacy. - Posted by: Patricia Wachs (Irwin) (Friend of Dale) on: Jul 05, 2018
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Linda and family, my deepest condolences, Dale was a wonderful person. He will be missed by all of us. - Posted by: Rosemarie Ribble (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2018
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Extending our sincere condolences to Linda and your family. May you be surrounded by peace and the love of friends. Go gently as your tender hearts heal from the loss of Dale, a dear husband, father and grandfather. - Posted by: Karen and Stan Wolitski (Former neighbours) on: Jul 04, 2018
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Linda, so sorry to read of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Wendy Bailey (Friend) on: Jul 03, 2018
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Linda and family, I am sad to hear of Dales passing. He will be greatly missed by such a warm and loving wife and family. Thinking of you all, Carina and Dale Kirk - Posted by: Carina Kirk (Work friends ) on: Jul 03, 2018
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Linda you have our deepest sympathies for you and your family's great loss. Dale was a great human being and he will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Judy and Bob Parnell (Friend) on: Jul 03, 2018
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Dale for 41 years. I met Dale in 1977 at Thomas Rathwell Ltd. Dale was my boss when I joined the sales team. Dale was always positive and supportive, his easygoing personality earned him repect from everyone who knew him in the business. Dale taught me the importance of doing the job right and being fair in every situation. Dale was a longtime friend who will be deeply missed. My condolences to Linda and the boys. Don Pennell - Posted by: Don Pennell (Friend) on: Jul 02, 2018
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Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Allan Meltzer (Friend) on: Jul 02, 2018
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Linda, having met Dale only a few times, we remember him as a wonderful person, so supporting and loving. Lairaine, being such a presence in our life, has included you and Dale as part of our family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God's strength is with you at this difficult time! With love, Isabelle and Erwin Wirch (Calgary) - Posted by: Erwin & Isabelle Wirch (Friend) on: Jul 01, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. Dustin we are all thinking of you and your family. Love from the Klinck’s. - Posted by: Leslee Klinck (Fruend) on: Jun 30, 2018
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Our hearts and love go to you Linda and your family. Thought of you often as you went through a very difficult time. Keep memories close and the people that loved you and Dale. - Posted by: Saundra and Garry Dukelow (Friends of Friends of Dales from BC) on: Jun 30, 2018