GEORGE ROBERTSON

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GEORGE ROBERTSON

With fond memories and love, we announce the peaceful passing of George Robertson on December 5, 2020, at Riverview Health Centre.
George is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jess (Matt); siblings, Joan (Ray), Jim (Emily), Dave (Barb), Irene and Debbie; brother-in-law, Gord (Lorraine); sisters-in-law, Deb (Bruce), Shirlie and Joanne; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. George was predeceased by his parents, John and Dora; brother, Bill; brother-in-law, Curly; wife, Bev; and son, Jayson.
George was born in 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he grew up and later met Bev. George and Bev both enjoyed many camping trips together and eventually George proposed while out camping. They married in 1979. The two both grew up in the St. James neighbourhood where they then bought their own house and raised their first child, a puppy named Champ. In 1984 they welcomed their son, Jayson, into the world then their daughter, Jessica, in 1988. George loved being a dad and was always helping to build snow forts while shoveling, and teaching Jay and Jess to ride bikes, remodel a basement, and parallel park.
George graduated from Sturgeon Creek Collegiate and later from Red River College as a journeyman electrician. He began his career with Kelvin Electric and then moved to Griffin Wheel Company where he retired after working there for 34 years. George loved working with his hands and was a handyman through and through. He always kept himself busy with new projects at home, and his wife and kids always joked that he never fully finished them. He was also always helping with projects for his extended family and enjoyed working with his brother, Dave, especially when it meant figuring out how to do something they had never done before. Even while undergoing chemotherapy regularly in his last two and a half years, George could be found building fences, sheds, and doing other installations or repairs. He gave his time generously to others and enjoyed helping his family and spending time with them doing what he loved.
George was also a joker, animal lover, and gardener. He was known for his tomato crop which always yielded far more tomatoes than he or his family could ever eat. He also had a competitive streak, never letting his kids win at Monopoly, and always introducing his in-laws to the "Robertson rules" when playing cards. His optimism, kind spirit, and generosity will be deeply missed.
His family are thankful for the excellent care he received from the staff at the CancerCare unit at the Grace Hospital and the compassion and kindness shown to him in his last days from the staff at Riverview Health Centre. We are truly grateful.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date when it is safe to gather to remember George.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or CancerCare Manitoba.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2020