With sadness, the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumni fondly remember our friend and former teammate Steve Patrick, who passed on Saturday, January 11, 2014.
He is survived by June, his wife of 58 years; children Kim (Shinsuke), Carolyn (Ken), Sandra, Stephen (Carrie), James (Deborah), Lisa (Danny), Tara; grandchildren, Brennan, Quinn, Madison, Nolan and Amelie; brother, Walter, and sisters, Anne and Tara. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Alex and Catherine, and his brother, John.
Steve was born in Glenella, Manitoba in 1931 and spent his early years watching his parents homestead the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work and overcoming challenges. After moving to Winnipeg, Steve enjoyed a successful 13 year career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played on four Grey Cup Championship teams and was later inducted into both the Blue Bomber and Manitoba Sports Halls of Fame. Steve established Patrick Realty and Insurance in 1956, and was active in the business for over 50 years. He was also a Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly from 1962 to 1977, representing St. James Assiniboia. It was during this time he earned the distinction of being Manitoba’s “champion of all resolution makers.” Later, he served as a Commissioner on the CRTC for 10 years.
Steve’s friends were a mainstay in his life. After his retirement, he continued to enjoy Monday lunch meetings at Rae and Jerry’s, outings with the Bomber Alumni at the Assiniboine, and of course, his weekly Tuesday trip to Perkins with his coffee pals. Everyone who knew Steve would agree that he was a man who successfully combined outstanding achievement, with the personal qualities of honour, warmth, good nature and fair play.
Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue with Rev. Msgr. Maurice Comeault, P.H., presiding. A private interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue.
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