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Dale Westman

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DALE WESTMAN

December 9, 1942 - June 17, 2022

Peacefully, with his wife holding his hand, Dale passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with dementia.

 

He leaves to remember all the good times, his wife of 45 years Jo-Anne; daughters Jennifer Nazimek (Benji Klassen) and Jaclyn Koenig (Kevin); grandchildren Carter, Natalie, Lyla and Ryan; sister Tanis (Garry) Bannister; brother Joel (Sandra); as well as sister-in-law Jeanette Ediger. Dale was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Lena; sister Sharon; and son-in-law Jeff Nazimek.

 

Dale grew up in Winnipeg and spent his summers at the family cottage in Whytewold. After marrying Jo-Anne they built their home in St. Andrews where they lived for 37 years. He spent the majority of his working life as a service technician in the graphic arts field, travelling across Canada from coast to coast, and to the United States and Germany for courses in the rapidly changing industry. A real handyman, Dale was always ready and willing to help his neighbours and friends. Although he had many different hobbies, he loved rescuing things in need of repair, be it campers, sailboats, or his daughters’ cars when they were young. Wooden sleighs and toys he made for the grandkids were the envy of their friends. Summers were spent camping with his young family and culminated in a road trip to New Zealand with his wife. A lifelong dream of his was to have a sailboat, and for 10 years he enjoyed weekends at Pelican Lake sailing in the boats he restored.

 

Thank you, does not convey the appreciation the family has for the excellent care Dale, received for six years from the staff at East-Gate Lodge in Beausejour.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will be held at a later date. 

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Dale’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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Garth Paterson

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Many years ago I worked with Dale at Singer Business Machines in Winnipeg. Had a life long friendship with Dale and even though we moved away he always came to visit when he travelled to the city where we lived.  He was a great guy, not a bad word for anyone.  Country music at the Airport, Nip and Chips after the bar closed.  The man who was to never marry (ha!) 45 years, right.  No kids, two beautiful daughters!  And a street with his name on it.  What more could a man want.  Jo-Anne, you and he both won the prize.  Love you Dale

Garth and Kathleen Paterson

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Jo-Anne and Family we are so very sorry but we know Dale is up there eyes twinkling and having fun.   Dale was the ultimate prankster. December 1973 we lived at 2610 Portage Avenue.  My husband worked with Dale and Dale had come over for dinner and cards.    He left at 02:00 a.m. and I asked him not to jam the buzzer at the entrance as he always did..   He promised me he would not jam the buzzer (eyes twinkling and a smile on his face).   I told him I had 18 eggs in my fridge and he laughed.  He jammed the buzzer..   It was about December 14th or so and it was -30F.  I threw eggs from our balcony and out of 18 managed to get 5 onto the company car and (best of all) one egg inside the window on the driver' side.  He had been laughing at me the whole time.    Kathleen and Garth Paterson Nanoose Bay, BC
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