Bruce Murdoch McLeod

Bruce was predeceased by his wife Wanda (nee Zaroski), parents Helen Geraldine McLeod (nee Fox) and Allan Matheson McLeod.

Left to cherish Bruce’s memory is his daughter Trish McLeod and partner David Baxter and granddaughter Sarah, daughter Heather (Rick) Shiels and grandchildren Rachel, Sean and Emily. Bruce is also survived by his sister Marilyn (Daryl) Giffin, niece Ronalee, great niece Victoria, great nephew Cameron and nephew Chad.

Bruce was born March 10, 1945 in Carmen, Manitoba and grew up in Portage La Prairie where he attended Portage Collegiate Institute. Bruce joined the militia in high school and later became a regular member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Being an active sports fan, Bruce took many vacations to the U.S. to attend Major League Baseball games. Bruce also enjoyed playing baseball and coaching his daughters teams. Bruce was an avid Blue Bombers fan, having season’s tickets for many years attending many Grey Cups!

Bruce also enjoyed weekend curling and bonspiels with his buddies, he never missed the opportunity to celebrate with his buddies at the annual Lilac Fest and Superbowls at Dave’s place or the annual Grey Cup parties and Wendy and Ernie’s!

Bruce worked as a Mechanical Draftsman for Transport Canada for over twenty five years retiring at the age of fifty.

Bruce received an award from the Governor General of Manitoba for donating blood to the Red Cross over 75 times.

Bruce was a special, loyal, funny intelligent father, brother, husband, son, but most of all a friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Oak Bank Home Care Program for their outstanding help and support. Thank you Shelly, Mandy, Brenda Elaine, Sandy and Kin.

Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Thomson Funeral Home.