R. BARRY MCQUEEN February 19, 1935 – March 22, 2013 Sadly but peacefully R. Barry McQueen passed away on March 22, 2013 surrounded by the love of his life Pat, of 56 years, their four children, Heather (Andy), Kim (Russ), Brenda and Robert, as well as his seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Barry fell in love with his wife and best friend, Pat in Junior High. At the same time he started his athletic career, winning team basketball and speed skating Championships. In Lacrosse Barry and his team were inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Barry moved to Daniel Mac High School where football became his passion. First winning the City Championships then moving to the Winnipeg Rods and becoming a Dominion finalist. The passion continued, Barry played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1956. Barry also had a busy hockey career, playing for many Manitoba teams including the Junior Winnipeg Monarchs. He continued to play hockey till age 77. Barry also enjoyed his golf, especially the Monday/Wednesday games with Fred, George and Laurie. Barry was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers executive committee, a member and chairperson for the Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation and also a director of the Investment dealers of Manitoba. Barry had a successful business career as an investment advisor for 47 years with Richardson Securities and the Royal Bank. Moving to the Stonewall area in 1965, the country life kept him busy. Barry wishes to thank the Couch family for being great friends and farm partners for many years. Thoroughbred horses and horse racing became his passion later in life; he became a director of the Assiniboine Downs. Barry raised and raced many thoroughbreds and still has horses racing till this day. R. Barry McQueen enjoyed his athletic endeavours and business career. He enjoyed watching his family grow and participate in an active life. He has met a lot of really good people in his life. So he says to you “So Long But Not Goodbye” Funeral service will be held at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main Street, Stonewall, MB on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation can do so to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or Southwest District Palliative Care, Box 1282, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net
Publish Date: Mar 30, 2013
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