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NORMAN WELLINGTON SHINNIMIN
Date of Passing: Sep 03, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORMAN WELLINGTON SHINNIMIN
It is with great sadness that the family of Norman Wellington Shinnimin announces his passing on September 3, 2024.
Norman was predeceased by his loving wife Genova on September 16, 2020. He is survived by his children, Caroline (Russell), Betty-lynn (Dennis), John (Maureen) and Michael (Jacqueline); 10 grandchildren, Lori, Catherine, Samuel, Ian, Christopher, Lauren, Brendan, Taryne, Amanda, Aeron; and seven great-grandchildren, Conan, Beta, Heathcliff, Arianna, Everett, Liam and Theo. He is also survived by three sisters, Eva, Violet and Diane, and several nieces and nephews.
Norman was born on a homestead near Belbutte, Saskatchewan in July of 1934. His family later moved to a farm near Ideal, Manitoba, where he attended school, and finally to Winnipeg as a teenager, where he worked in a knitting factory for curling sweaters. He soon met the love of his life, Genova, whom he married in 1953. Norman worked hard to care for his family, working in the Eaton’s Ladies Wear from 1953 to 1956. He often spoke of Mr. Baker, a Manager at Eaton’s who noticed Norman looking at a little girl’s jacket, hat and boots. When Mr. Baker asked him if he would like to buy it, Dad told him he could not afford it. Mr. Baker took a red pen and slashed the price to $1.99. Dad came home with a jacket, hat and boots for Caroline. Norman later took training and became a licensed mechanic, working for Wiley Mercury and Stadium Ford over many years, and eventually owning Heads Up! Parts Store and Machine Shop alongside his wife and two sons. Norman also enjoyed curling with Genova and playing baseball. Norman also took up cattle farming near Teulon, Manitoba, where he was able to pursue his love of horses, training and showing his beautiful mare, Queenie and gelding, Wakopa Peewee in many Western Pleasure and Reining competitions. In later life, he took up team roping making it to the National Finals in his last year. He loved to camp at Spruce Woods with his friends and horses, riding in the sand hills and singing by the campfire. Norman loved life and lived it to the full. He loved to have fun with his family and friends and will be dearly missed.
A memorial of his life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2024, Nov 16, 2024
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I want to offer my sincerest condolences to the Shinnimin Family I worked at Heads Up in the late 1990's and that's how I met Norm. He was definitely a person who never was shy to work. I remember him trucking pigs down south while also helping to make John and Mike's lives easier doing alot of important tasks at the shop. He was always kind and helpful and was quite knowledgeable. I enjoyed their family's dynamic it was great to see how everyone worked together to make their business the success it was. I know he will be missed terribly. - Posted by: Robert Menard (Worked at Heads Up mey through job) on: Jan 22, 2025
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My most sincere condolences on the loss of Norm. He was a great friend for many years. We had lost contact with each other after Norm had retired to Winnipeg. A lot of great memories with Norm, Murray and Scout hanging around in the horse barn having a beer or two...Norm teaching me about horses and how to ride. RIP my friend - Posted by: Darlene Lavallee ( friend) on: Jan 02, 2025
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I'm very sorry for your loss. My father Roy Shinniman would have been his 1st cousin. His parents were Norman Leslie Shinniman and Ada Mary Watford. - Posted by: Peggy Shinniman McCullough (1st Cousin Once Removed ) on: Dec 02, 2024
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Norm was a mentor for my buddy Walter Mulley and I when we worked for him at his service station at Ferry Rd and Ness in the mid sixties. Wonderful man, great smile - Posted by: Gord Sparkes (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2024
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I know Norm was known by many of his nieces and nephews as their favourite uncle. It is easy to understand why. He was full of fun and kindness towards them. One example of this was when he had visited Penticton. After leaving he sent my little boy a cowboy hat with a letter that stated why the hat was late in arriving. The letter explained how he had been captured by Indians, the bridge had washed out from a flood, and that he had been bushed whacked. This all happened on his way home. My little boy loved the hat and the story even more. Years later he visited with me and our mom in Salmon Arm bringing along two horses on which he gladly gave my daughter and her friends rides. He was known as the Cowboy Uncle! So Norm I am sure you are now riding high in the sky. You will be missed. - Posted by: Diane Gaboury (Sister) on: Nov 16, 2024
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My most sincere condolences to Norm's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Norm at Stadium Ford, 60+ years ago. Great guy and lots of fun back then. May he rest in peace forever. - Posted by: Raober Dryburgh (Co-worker) on: Nov 16, 2024
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