John Oliver

John Willard Oliver

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Oliver, aged 83 years, on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, surrounded by family.

John leaves to mourn his wife Wendy; son Matthew (Beverly); step-children Dawn, Jason (Tamara) and Andrew; granddaughter McKenzie (Jared); step-grandchildren Brayden, Jacob and Malia; brother Robert “Bud” (Doreen); brother-in-law Don (Sandy) and numerous other loving family members.

John was predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Stefan and sister Edith.

John was born in Selkirk, MB and lived almost all of his life there. John attended Royal Roads Military College in B.C. and was very proud and honoured to become a member of the Old Brigade in 2004.

John worked in healthcare in B.C. before returning to Selkirk and was an employee of Gerdau (MRM) Steel, retiring in 1999.

John was a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Navy League. He enjoyed Scottish country dancing, hiking, birdwatching and singing.

His family would like to thank his homecare workers and the staff at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre for taking such wonderful care of John.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with reception to follow. A private family interment will take place.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Clements Church or St. Peters Old Stone Church.

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