1921 ~ 2017
With great sadness we announce the passing of Tom on October 19, 2017, at the age of 95.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Esther of 68 years; sons Randy (Hazel) and Jeffrey (Thecla) and grandchildren Kilmeny, Katya, Madi; daughter Lynette (Ken) and grandchildren Kendra (Devin), Kurtis, Kristopher and great grandchildren Thomas & Harriet.
Tom was born November 1, 1921 on a farm in Whitemouth, MB. His career began as a welder and mechanic. He later became a farm machinery dealer which in the mid 50’s developed into a GM dealership. Full of energy and entrepreneurial spirit, Tom was able to build a flourishing business including an Autobody Shop, Bus Line & Taxi Service. He loved his clientele and people loved dealing with Tommy.
Later in life, his pride and joy was his grandchildren.
Esther and family extend their gratitude to the staff of the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home for their excellent care.
Funeral service will be held at Whiteshell Baptist Church, Seven Sisters Falls, on Wednesday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Lac du Bonnet or Whitemouth PCH or Whiteshell Baptist Church.
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Margit MacCharles (nee Kunz) The Pas, MB
To Mr. Melnick’s Family,
I remember going from Seven Sisters to Whitemouth with my Dad to purchase my first new car from Melnick Motors. I so enjoyed the experience and Mr. Melnick had, in my opinion, found the career he loved and he was very good at it. I recall sitting in our classroom at Whitemouth School watching him and Mrs. Melnick leave for work each morning. He was always someone I admired for his work ethic and his dedication to the customers he served for so many years. I was very happy for you Jeff, when you followed in his footsteps and carried on the legacy he left for you and I am sure you know how very proud he must have been that you continued what he started so many years ago. To all of Mr. Melnick’s family I extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Please cherish and treasure your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Edna Zurbuchen (nee Hlady)
Tommy sold my father, John Hlady, the first car I can remember my dad buying in Whitemouth. When I was 16 Tommy took me for my driving test around the “loop”in Whitemouth. I managed to drive through town, around the Loop and back to his garage and was granted my license. My dad, long deceased, always spoke very highly of Tommy. I was saddened to see he has passed on.
Edna Zurbuchen (nee Hlady), North Vancouver
I have a funny story about Tommy I had to share. Tommy definitely had a way of getting to a car buyer through their wives. In our case, my parents (John and Ann Hlady) went to Tommy’s garage, shopping for a new car. Tommy gave my dad a brand new 1959 maroon four door sedan Pontiac Laurentian to test drive. While he was gone, Tommy pointed out to my mom, the demo car he was driving – a new light mint green, four door hardtop, 1959 Pontiac Parisienne! What a beautiy!! Mom fell in love with it. When my dad returned from his test drive, my mom’s words were – “how can we buy that plain maroon car when Tommy said we can have this one” (the green Parisienne). Cost a lot more but Mom got the car she wanted – and she didn’t even drive!
Once again, my heartfelt condolences to the Melnick family. Tommy will be missed.
Pat Stowe
My condolences to the Melnyk family on the loss of Mr. M.
He was quite a character and always made me laugh. Lyn, I still tell the story of why your Dad wouldn’t eat in particular restaurants if they were located beside animal clinics and I find myself automatically checking out the businesses neighbouring animal clinics to this day.
It’s never easy to lose someone dear. You are in my thoughts and I hope you will find peace in your hearts in the days to come.
-Pat Stowe