WALTER (BUD) HABERMAN

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WALTER (BUD) HABERMAN

January 15, 1945 - April 30, 2026

Peacefully and surrounded by love, Bud Haberman went to be with his eternal Savior in heaven.

Bud will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth; children: Jeff (Chandra) and their sons, Reid, Henry, and Silas, Craig (Kristine) and their children, Nicholas, Jack and Maggie, and Jennifer Tame (Ben) and their children, Knox, Elle and Drew. He was predeceased by his grandson Gabriel and his brother Fred. Bud will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, caring and fun grandpa, wonderful brother and friend.

Dad was born to Karl and Eugenie Haberman of Selkirk and grew up and worked on the family farm. He trusted in Jesus as his Saviour and was baptized and confirmed as a young boy. Bud worked at Manitoba Rolling Mills after high school and married his sweetheart Ruth Beck in 1968. Together, they built a home filled with love, stability and hospitality. Dad spent a 35-year career with Manitoba Hydro, first in Selkirk, then in Brandon at the Generating Station. The family settled in Brandon where Dad built a home for them. He obtained his first-class power engineering certificate while working full-time.

Bud was a practical and unassuming man to whom honesty and integrity were of utmost importance. Church life was very important to Dad. He served faithfully and humbly on committees and always ensured the maintenance and function of the property. Dad also volunteered as a driver for CancerCare. He was the most devoted servant to his family, friends and church.

Dad loved his yard and their three acres just outside of town. It was a home to a massive well-maintained yard and garden that was a wonderful playground for the kids, and later his greatest joy, the grandchildren. He was “Grandpa Extraordinaire.” He spent hours with the kids – having fires, walks in the woods, quad and tractor rides, swinging in the hammock, shooting, playing catch and golfing. He loved to teach them about all things mechanical. Dad was a big Montreal Canadiens fan and seeing him watch a game was pure entertainment. In his retirement, Dad took up golfing and bowling which he enjoyed almost to the end. He was the greatest problem solver and loved coming up with clever DIY solutions. He was a very practical man who was content to live life simply yet meaningfully, having rich relationships with so many who knew and loved him.

In January 2025, Dad was diagnosed with cancer. Mom lovingly and tenderly cared for him until his final breath. Their love for each other was solid and rooted in God’s goodness and faithfulness. We are grateful for Dad’s example of humility, generosity, servanthood and hard work. He will be dearly missed.

As a family, we are grateful for all the support and care we have received from our extended and church families, friends, neighbours and health care providers.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow and a committal service at 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood Cemetery. If desired donations can be made in Dad’s memory to CancerCare, Pregnancy Support Centre, or a charity of choice.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

Condolences: www.memorieschapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on May 02, 2026