1929 ~ 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden peaceful passing of Julian on December 25, 2014 at the age of 85, at the Beausejour Hospital.
He was predeceased by his parents Victoria and Steven, his first wife Vicki, and his 11 siblings.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen, his children: Bruce, wife Peggy (Tyler, Ashley and Corbyn), Billy and Sharon; his stepsons: Ray, Gord and Len (Elena) as well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Blue the dog. He will also be lovingly remembered by his surviving sisters Emily, Florence, and Wanda.
Julian was born and raised in the R.M. of Brokenhead, Manitoba. In his late twenties he was an avid baseball player for a rural baseball league. He farmed in his early years, and continued to farm right through to 1988. While farming, Julian also worked in a local bush camp for Archie Trapp. He finished his working life at Winnipeg Supply. During his time there, Julian enjoyed hunting. Later on in life, he took up fishing, bowling, curling, golfing, and mushroom and blueberry picking. Julian would never miss out on serving blueberries and ice cream for dessert.
In 1998, Julian and Helen moved from Gull Lake to Beausejour, where they continued to have a well-manicured lawn. Together Julian and Helen had a passion for gardening and yard work. With the slightest dusting of snow, you would see Julian out on the driveway blowing away the snow with his leaf blower.
As per Julian’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. E., Beausejour, Manitoba.
The family would like to thank Dr. Van Rensburg, Hospital staff and the Emergency responder staff, for all their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Unit 1-452 Dovercourt Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3Y 2K8.
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HELEN TOWLE
Helen — please accept my sincere condolences, on your loss. I’m very sure you will miss Julian very much — my thoughts are with you.
Helen Towle
Janice & Larry Zakaluk
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a smile Julian had. We are thinking of you all.
Jan & Larry Zakaluk
Robert McCaughey
What a fantastic individual Uncle Julian was. Anyone who had the opportunity to make his acquaintance would not forget him! Personally he played a very formative role in my early life. Many life lessons learned from Uncle Julian.
My deepest heart felt condolences.
Lila Cano
Sweet smiling wonderful Uncle Julian. Our thoughts are with everyone in the family – Bruce, Sharon and Billy. Julian was one awesome individual.In honour of you I made soup today and thought of your ability to use everything you grew/raised on the farm. I loved going to the farm as a little girl and loved you for the straight forward and joyful way you went through life. You and Auntie Vicki were my God Parents and I feel very lucky to have had both of you in my life as a young girl. The stories of who you are will always be told by those who knew and loved you. And there are many who do. Hugs to you Helen. Laugh and cry. We will all miss him. XXOO
Leslie Cano
I met the news of Uncle Julian’s passing with sadness, but also, with laughter, as I recalled many happy memories spent on the farm as a young child. I remember chasing jackrabbits with Bruce in the fields. I remember the summer when Sharon and Billy joined the family. I remember one summer, driving up to the farm and seeing a swarm of bees who had lost their queen, on the fencepost. Huddled together, the bees made the shape of a cross. I remember many wonderful meals in the kitchen with the big wood stove, spending time under the hot prairie sun, out in the garden with Auntie Vicki, sifting through the sand near the chip stand at Patricia Beach for lost change, in the hopes of finding enough to choose a bottle of pop from the cooler, Uncle Julian’s booming laughter, his sun-weathered face, his dark, sparkly eyes and the way our family was made to feel welcome each and every time we visited, with our tent, tent-trailer or trailer.
For three little girls from the city, there were many life lessons to be learned on the farm: the inextricable tie between the work and the weather, the difference between grocery store and farm fresh foods, conquering the fear of the huge cows and the outhouse, and, a very important life lesson taught to me by Uncle Julian.
One summer, a sow had a litter of piglets during our stay. One little guy was not doing well. After a few days, he swelled up, and died. I remember feeling devastated at the news of the loss of my little pink friend. I was with Uncle Julian when he discovered the cause of the piglet’s early demise: seems it had been born without a rectal opening! Uncle Julian turned to me and said: “See? Arseholes are very important. You can’t make it through life without one!” I still laugh, 50 years after the fact whenever I recall that life lesson!
Although I saw Uncle Julian infrequently after the passing of my mom, Rosemary, and the passing of Gramma, I remember him with fondness. He was an important fixture in my childhood. His photograph hangs on my wall with the other members of my extended family. I was so happy to hear that he had found love again with his Helen. The world becomes a different place after we lose someone we love deeply. My hope for all of you is, in time, that you will see that different is neither better or worse, but, different. Uncle Julian’s life mattered. He was a hard worker. He had a great sense of humour. He understood the land. He was generous towards others. He is loved and he will be missed. His spirit will live on in the lives of those who love him. My thoughts are with each of you at this time. Sending you a big Thunder Bay hug,
Leslie.
Pamela Burns Resch
George and I, and Chelsea and Erika, send our condolences to you, Helen, and to both families.
We have fond memories of our visits to your home, and Julian’s warm welcome to us all.
Pamela