George Hiatt
January 26, 1930 - May 18, 2015
GEORGE STEPHEN HIATT
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of George Stephen Hiatt on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 85 years, after a brief illness.
George is survived by his beloved wife Joyce (Ouellette), sons, David, Marc, Curtis, Keith, Laird, Sandy and Robert. Daughters Arlee (Butt), and Georgia (Zurba), 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Gail (Cameron); parents, George and Mary; brother, Alfred; sisters, Pat, Velma, Geraldine.
On January 26, 1930 George was born in Calgary. His family moved to The Pas, MB when he was 12 years old. On May 20, 1950, he was married to his loving wife Joyce (Ouellette). They shared 65 wonderful years of life together. They were blessed with ten beautiful children.
George worked for CNR and then VIA Railways until retirement at 58 years. He started as a Breakman and worked his way up to Conductor. He moved with his family from The Pas to Vancouver, then Dauphin, Sifton and Winnipeg. George loved socializing with family and friends and telling his stories. He enjoyed his many walks. He had a love for sports and is mentioned in the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated today, Friday May 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road, Winnipeg with Rev. Fr. Gerald Langevin presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. For those who wish, viewing will be held prior to Mass. Pallbearers will be George?s sons, David, Marc, Curtis, Keith, Laird, Sandy. Readings during Mass will be read by daughters, Arlee Butt and Georgia Zurba
A special thank you to Grace Hospital ICU team, and the Sturgeon Creek I Retirement Residence Staff.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John XXII Roman Catholic Church Enhancement Fund, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road, Winnipeg, MB.
Wojcik?s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik?s online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com