Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Richard Wojcik Funeral Director - Constable Bruce Shelest Funeral Service Arrangements



CONSTABLE BRUCE GEORGE SHELEST
WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE

Peacefully with his family by his side, Bruce George Shelest passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 at home. We were lucky to have had a Thanksgiving dinner with Dad on the Saturday.
Left to cherish Bruce’s memory are his wife of 29 years of marriage, Kelly; son Jordan (Sherry); daughter Taylor. Dad was truly blessed with the arrival of his grandson, Daniel Glen Bruce Shelest born on July 27, 2012. His face always lit up when he saw Daniel. He is also survived by brothers Larry (Linda), Robert (Joyce), and Ken (Shirley); brother’s - in-law Cole Summers and Lance Summers (Lori); as well as many Aunts; Uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Anne Shelest; in-laws Danny and Blanche Summers; sister Patricia Russell; and nephew Brent Shelest.
Bruce was born on December 4, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After graduating from Gordon Bell High School, he went to North Dakota to play college football on a scholarship. When Dad returned to Winnipeg, he worked Loss Prevention at Eaton’s where he met his soon to be wife, Kelly. They were married the following year on October 12, 1984. Bruce and Kelly were blessed with the birth of their son Jordan on May 1, 1987 and Daughter Taylor March 2, 1992. He was a great father and so proud of them in everything they did.
Dad joined the Winnipeg Police Service on September 11, 1989. He took great pride in being a Winnipeg Police Officer and loved the brotherhood. He worked right up until he was diagnosed with cancer.
Many wonderful summers were spent by Dad and the family at his in-laws cottage at War Eagle Lake, Kenora where great times were always had. He was an avid fisherman and in past few years took up ice fishing with his son Jordan. Assiniboine Golf Course was Dad’s second home the past few summers, golfing daily. He loved watching his daughter Taylor play soccer throughout the years. He always looked forward to his daily walks with his dog, Neeka.
Bruce loved working outside and was so happy to build his new fence and landscape his backyard this last summer. Our family enjoyed many barbecues and pool parties with Dad.
In compliance with Bruce’s wishes there will be no Funeral Service.
In September 2011, Dad was diagnosed with Colon Cancer. He fought courageously right up until the end. The family would like to thank Dr. Kotecha, Grace Cancer Care Dr. Pat Harris, and his nurse Arlene. We would also like to thank the amazing staff at Palliative care who made Dad’s wishes to stay at home come true. Dr. Mulder, nurse’s Jadwiga (Jay) and Judy. The family would like to thank the Winnipeg Police Service, friends and neighbours. As well a special thank you to Cole Summers, and Rob and Joyce for being there throughout his battle.
           
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bruce’s name to Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

“You will be loved and missed forever Bruce, Dad, Grandpa.”


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204 – 897 - 4665

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