Obituary for Bruce David Cromb
BRUCE CROMB
On June 21, 2019, Bruce passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a three-year fight with cancer.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents James and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, sister Nancy Lautermilch (Lincoln), son James, daughter Carla Williams (Colin) and granddaughter Sarah. He also leaves behind Jeff Wilson (Natalie Hawrylak), Brian and Sarah Wilson as well as nieces Tanya Lautermilch and Stacy Maedel (Stan) plus their families.
Bruce was born and raised in St. James attending Linwood and St. James Collegiate. Bruce graduated in 1966 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. His greatest and most rewarding career was with the Hudson’s Bay Company. He was the Vice President of Human Resources (1984-1990). From 2007 to the present he enjoyed his co-workers and the challenges of working part time with FedEx.
Throughout his life he was active in a variety of sports; hockey, football, squash and tennis. Contact sports (football and hockey) were his forte. He was named to numerous all-star teams and was the most Valuable Player with the 1966 Bisons football team. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for more that 44 years; serving two terms on the Board of Directors, holding several key positions. He also was a member of the Squash Manitoba Board of Directors, serving one year as President.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral and/or memorial service.
Bruce would be pleased to have donations in his memory made to The War Amps or Salvation Army.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
BRUCE CROMB
On June 21, 2019, Bruce passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a three-year fight with cancer.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents James and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, sister Nancy Lautermilch (Lincoln), son James, daughter Carla Williams (Colin) and granddaughter Sarah. He also leaves behind Jeff Wilson (Natalie Hawrylak), Brian and Sarah Wilson as well as nieces Tanya Lautermilch and Stacy Maedel (Stan) plus their families.
Bruce was born and raised in St. James attending Linwood and St. James Collegiate. Bruce graduated in 1966 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. His greatest and most rewarding career was with the Hudson’s Bay Company. He was the Vice President of Human Resources (1984-1990). From 2007 to the present he enjoyed his co-workers and the challenges of working part time with FedEx.
Throughout his life he was active in a variety of sports; hockey, football, squash and tennis. Contact sports (football and hockey) were his forte. He was named to numerous all-star teams and was the most Valuable Player with the 1966 Bisons football team. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for more that 44 years; serving two terms on the Board of Directors, holding several key positions. He also was a member of the Squash Manitoba Board of Directors, serving one year as President.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral and/or memorial service.
Bruce would be pleased to have donations in his memory made to The War Amps or Salvation Army.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
On June 21, 2019, Bruce passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a three-year fight with cancer.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents James and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, sister Nancy Lautermilch (Lincoln), son James, daughter Carla Williams (Colin) and granddaughter Sarah. He also leaves behind Jeff Wilson (Natalie Hawrylak), Brian and Sarah Wilson as well as nieces Tanya Lautermilch and Stacy Maedel (Stan) plus their families.
Bruce was born and raised in St. James attending Linwood and St. James Collegiate. Bruce graduated in 1966 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. His greatest and most rewarding career was with the Hudson’s Bay Company. He was the Vice President of Human Resources (1984-1990). From 2007 to the present he enjoyed his co-workers and the challenges of working part time with FedEx.
Throughout his life he was active in a variety of sports; hockey, football, squash and tennis. Contact sports (football and hockey) were his forte. He was named to numerous all-star teams and was the most Valuable Player with the 1966 Bisons football team. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for more that 44 years; serving two terms on the Board of Directors, holding several key positions. He also was a member of the Squash Manitoba Board of Directors, serving one year as President.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral and/or memorial service.
Bruce would be pleased to have donations in his memory made to The War Amps or Salvation Army.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
BRUCE CROMB
On June 21, 2019, Bruce passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a three-year fight with cancer.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents James and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, sister Nancy Lautermilch (Lincoln), son James, daughter Carla Williams (Colin) and granddaughter Sarah. He also leaves behind Jeff Wilson (Natalie Hawrylak), Brian and Sarah Wilson as well as nieces Tanya Lautermilch and Stacy Maedel (Stan) plus their families.
Bruce was born and raised in St. James attending Linwood and St. James Collegiate. Bruce graduated in 1966 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts. His greatest and most rewarding career was with the Hudson’s Bay Company. He was the Vice President of Human Resources (1984-1990). From 2007 to the present he enjoyed his co-workers and the challenges of working part time with FedEx.
Throughout his life he was active in a variety of sports; hockey, football, squash and tennis. Contact sports (football and hockey) were his forte. He was named to numerous all-star teams and was the most Valuable Player with the 1966 Bisons football team. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for more that 44 years; serving two terms on the Board of Directors, holding several key positions. He also was a member of the Squash Manitoba Board of Directors, serving one year as President.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral and/or memorial service.
Bruce would be pleased to have donations in his memory made to The War Amps or Salvation Army.
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca