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HARVEY TALLMAN
Born: Jun 27, 1923
Date of Passing: Feb 26, 2023
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HARVEY TALLMAN
June 27, 1923 - February 26, 2023
On February 26 Harvey Tallman passed away leaving an immense void in the lives of his friends and family.
Born on the family farm in Tyndall, MB Harvey grew up in Winnipeg's North End during the depression. These difficult times forged his future and he often told the story of living through the Depression and how it shaped his values, reinforcing that failure was simply not an option.
He drove trucks and construction equipment well before he reached the age where he could have a driver's license and quickly learned the best routes to avoid detection. When the Second World War broke out he could not join the Armed Forces due to a skin condition so he joined the war effort by heading north to work on the Alaska Highway. On returning to Winnipeg after the war he sold his truck and used the proceeds to purchase a vehicle dismantling business on Princess Street in Winnipeg. He spent his weekdays dismantling cars and trucks and selling the parts from his store front business. On the weekends he would take a truck and trailer across the border into the Dakotas and Minnesota to find more vehicles to dismantle. The people who he dealt with in those difficult days remained friends through the rest of his and their lives. Through ingenuity, drive and sechel he built Princess Auto into a successful manufacturing, importing, mail order and retail business which he eventually sold to his children in the late 1970s. Today Princess Auto has over 50 stores across Canada and is owned by his grandsons, Matthew and Marc Tallman. They continue the tradition started by their grandfather, the tradition of integrity, honesty and good humour. He was also the co-founder of Mandak Metal Processors in Selkirk, MB.
While not an overtly religious person, Harvey lived by his Jewish faith. He dealt fairly and honestly in both business and family matters. Throughout his almost 100 years of life he did what he thought was the right thing, never cutting corners or taking the easy way out of predicaments. His moral compass was never deflected by circumstances. Right was right, and he always did what he thought was right.
Harvey married the love of his life, Louise, in 1947 and they lived a wonderful and blessed life until Louise's passing in 2020 after 71 years of marriage. It was a true love story and even in the despair of Louise's passing he always said that he was the luckiest man alive for having had the time he spent with her. Harvey's second home was in Palm Springs every winter for over 45 years. It was his happy place. He lived independently until his final days and the Tallman family would like to express their thanks to his friends and frequent visitors and helpers, Michael Gobuty, Gayle Fix, Loralie Bellann, Andy and Laurie Tallman, Thomas Achenbach and Marian Candelaria. Late in life he was lucky to reconnect with a wonderful woman that he had been in kindergarten with in the North End. Claire Pudavick and her family became his second family and together they got much joy in their later years. The Pudavick family's kindness will be cherished forever.
Predeceased by his parents, Michael (Mike) and Clara Tallman (nee Solotrow), brothers, Daniel and Allan and sisters, Esther (Edna) Toews and Marjorie Bellan.
He is survived by his children, Carol Leach (Garry) of Victoria, BC, Larry Tallman (Claire) of The Cayman Islands, Bob Tallman (Cathy) and Joy Hughes both of Winnipeg, as well as his brother Erven Tallman of California. His grandchildren are Brett and Michael Leach, Crystal Tallman, Matthew and Marc Tallman, Devan and Claire Hughes and Alida Breckman as well as great- grandson Ellis Leach.
His memory is his family's greatest blessing.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2023
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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As stated before, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather. I felt the need to share of how proud Harvey would be, of this well written book I am reading right now, ‘The Princess Auto Story’. He’s probably telling all above 😊 May he rest in peace and though I didn’t know him, I feel your loss. Respectfully yours, Christel Vedan Calgary North #4 - Posted by: Christel Vedan (Princess Auto Team Member) on: Jul 29, 2024
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To the Tallman family, my sincere and heartfelt condolences on your father Harvey's passing. Ben Kushnerv introduced me to Harvey about 20 years ago. He was a most interesting person and interested in everything. I remember many hours sitting in his living room at Winnipeg Beach with Ben, and listening to the history of Princess Auto, Winnipeg, and the history of the Jewish community here. He has left a large hole in the lives of many people. He was one of the most interesting people I have ever known. - Posted by: Frances Milner (nee Barrett) (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2023
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From the entire Bochurka family to the entire Tallman family, our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather, Harvey. My father, Eddy, and Harvey became friends and business associates back in the early days of both Princess Auto and Eddy's Gravel. Friendships grew and carried over to children and grandchildren. Harvey has been a friend of our family since before I was born. He will be sincerely missed by us all. Rest in peace, Harvey. Your work here is done but your legacy will live on. He was a good man. Kevin Bochurka and Family - Posted by: Kevin Bichurka (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2023
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With our deepest sympathy to the Tallman Family on the loss of your loved one, Steve and Eleanor Nazarewicn - Posted by: Eleanor Nazarewich (Friend) on: Mar 06, 2023
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I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of Harvey. My deepest sympathy to the Tallman family. His memory will forever live on and his legacy will carry on. HAMACOM Y'NACHEM ETCHEM B'TOCH SH'AR AVAILAI TZIYON EE YERUSHALAYIM - Posted by: Mary Konstantopoulos (Employee of PA) on: Mar 05, 2023
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Extending my heartfelt sympathy Bob, Cathy and the Tallman family on the passing of your family patriarch! Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute of his tenacity and vision in filling a niche market! I can only imagine his pride in the ongoing accomplishments of the Tallman family's enduring legacy. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Lynda Ruban 'Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing ' - Abraham Lincoln - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at Health Sciences Centre Foundation) on: Mar 05, 2023
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Dear Bob and Cathy, Matthew and Marc, Our sincere sympathies to you on the passing of your Father and Grandfather. You certainly can take comfort in knowing that you are honouring his name and life’s work in keeping the business going that he started alive and well. May nice memories and fond stories bring peace to your hearts as you reflect upon his almost 100 years of life. Your friends, Don and Charlotte - Posted by: Don and Charlotte Livingston (Family friends ) on: Mar 04, 2023
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My most sincere condolences to all the Tallman family. I had the privilege of knowing Harvey for many years in his time in Winnipeg Beach. I enjoyed many stories and memories he shared with me, always leaving me feeling that I have learned something. I am thankful for those years and will cherish those memories. Rest well my friend. - Posted by: Scott Thomson (Employed as maintenance help in Winnipeg Beach) on: Mar 04, 2023
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While my Dad and I were building Sobering Auto Electric we bought a lot of used generators and starters for rebuilding from Harvey. And the story line is true he was tough but always fair and went out of his way to help us. God needed someone to orginize heaven so he called Harvey. - Posted by: don sobering (old customer) on: Mar 04, 2023