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March 20, 2014

One of the first memories that I have of Uncle Boo, is getting Trident gum as a child.  I was in awe!  Wow my Uncle Boo gave me gum!  And I was allowed to chew it.
Over the years I recall visiting in B.C. and then going for a ride in the Corvette in St. Albert and riding in the rag top in B.C through the mountains.
There are so many memories, but one of my proudest moments, was when Uncle Boo was in the Winnipeg hospital. He was the miracle man and stunned the Dr.s by walking out of the hospital.  But before he was released, mom and I flew from Calgary to visit Uncle Boo.  He  asked me for the bed pan.  I knew then he trusted me enough and was proud of my accomplishment of becoming a LPN by asking me to place him on the bed pan.  But by stating hospital policy I was not allowed to place him on the bed pan and I advised him I would get the Nurse.  He made it safely onto a bed pan.  I felt that there were some things better left unwitnessed! :)
The last time I had seen Uncle Boo was when mom and I went to Ont.  I had a course that I was enrolled in, but had additional days for relaxing.  The last day there we all went out for supper.  Uncle Boo and I were headed back to get the van to pick up the girls, (mom and Aunty Gerry) at the restaurant's front door.  As we got nearer to the van, there was a bunch of young people around and there was a pungent odor emanating from around the area.  I looked at Uncle Boo, not sure what he was going to say, the next words I heard shocked me.  Uncle Boo stated, " Smells good boys!"  I looked, the young boys looked; they smiled and offered him some, he declined.  I just smiled and giggled. 
I love you Uncle Boo xoxoxox   

My thoughts are with you Aunty Gerry, Chris, Lindsay, Brad and your families!
  I love you all.
Kathy Kennedy and family 

Uncle Boo was always outspoken, and I now understand where I get it from!  Say what you mean, clear, concise and to the point.  You always new where you stood, and you were always loved! As much as he was gruff on the outside, he was twice as soft on the inside. 

Remembering GARY

March 7, 2014

We sure had a good time growing up in Ft. Rouge Winnipeg. Always had lots of stories to talk about when he came to town. Never thought this day would come. Gary was like a ghost, never knowing when he would show up. He always called to let me know he had moved or what was  his next great adventure.We went to the Gordon Bell school reunion together. He said he didn't graduate from there ,attended only one year. That didn't bother him from a good meal and dance. He enjoyed meeting up with a bunch of old school friends. Every time I am in a Casino I look around expecting to see him smiling at me.

Our thoughts are with you, Geri and Family.  Wayne and Diane Johnston

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