HERBERT ORTON CAMPBELL
September 10, 1923 –
November 23, 2014.
On
the evening of November 23, 2014 Herbert Orton Campbell of Winnipeg passed away
peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital.
Herb
is survived by his twin daughters, Bev (Rod) Smith and Sherry (Rick) Hubka;
grandchildren, Carrie and Kyle (fiancée Catherine) Hubka; his brothers, Lloyd
and Garry (Marge); sister, Edie; sister-in-law, Anne; and many nieces and
nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. He
was predeceased by his four year old son Angus in 1956 and his ex-wife Marion
Campbell in 2004.
Born
at Oak Hammock to Donald and Katherine Campbell, he recounted many fond
memories of days gone by with his nine siblings. Dad left home early for the
big cities, and worked in Toronto, Calgary and Winnipeg, doing foundry work for
a good part of his life. He ended his
work life at the age of 75 when he hung up his spade from the grounds work he
enjoyed doing at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
He always took great pride in his work.
Retirement
years brought many wonderful trips for Dad, to Las Vegas, Australia, Europe,
Mexico, Hawaii, and many other parts of the USA and Canada. He was an avid walker, and photographer, and
was always in awe of skyscrapers, making sure to have a beer at the highest
point of such structures. Being a solo
traveler, he enjoyed meeting new people, and struck up some wonderful
friendships along the way.
Though
he became discouraged with various health issues in recent years, we know that
Dad had a “good run for his money”. He
saw lots of the world, enjoyed many great experiences, and was loved by
many. He particularly enjoyed the recent
excursions to Selkirk with his niece Kelly, to visit brother Lloyd.
Dad
has given the gift of his eyes to someone in need. A Celebration of his Life
will take place on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral
Chapels, Chapel of Memories, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue.
In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Victoria General Hospital, Siloam Mission, the
Winnipeg Humane Society, or a charity of one’s choice.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020
Main Street, Winnipeg, MB 204.586.8668, in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
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