Obituaries

WILLIAM “BILL” RUSSELL HOWE
October 5, 1936 – May 31, 2017
 
   We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather, Bill Howe.   Bill is survived by his wife Gwen, who was his best friend and partner for 56 years; sons Tom, Dave (Mirella); and grandchildren Steven, Alyssa, and Micheal, Bill was predeceased by his mother Ethel; father Tom; sisters Maude, May, Irene; and brother Ted.   Born and raised in Winnipeg, Bill was the youngest of five children. He apprenticed in Winnipeg, became a journeyman electrician and married Gwen. In 1961, they moved to Brandon where Bill taught the Journeyman Electrician Program at the Assiniboine Community College.   Bill loved spending quality time at his favourite place, their cottage at Laclu, with his sons and grandchildren. Bill and Gwen have a very wide network of friends and relatives, and he was known for his great storytelling abilities. But more than anything, he was known for his kindness and caring. He always went above and beyond when it came to helping others, and nothing was too much to ask.   Bill loved his family and friends very much, and will be sorely missed by all.    A celebration of Bill’s life for friends and family will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glendale Golf and Country Club, 400 Augier Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com