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ERIC VICTOR TITHERIDGE
Born: Jan 20, 1923
Date of Passing: Feb 12, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryERIC (DUSTY) VICTOR TITHERIDGE January 20, 1923 - February 12, 2015 On February 12, 2015 Eric (Dusty) Victor Titheridge passed away peacefully, never having fully recovered from a recent surgery. Born in Shedfield, Hampshire, England, Dusty spent his early years there. In 1942 he volunteered for wartime service in the British Royal Air Force Bomber Command and proudly served until 1946 in North Africa, Italy and the Middle East, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. While on a short leave during R.A.F. training in Manitoba, Dusty met his true love, Ruth Harrington Hunter. Dusty and Ruth courted by correspondence for over five years while he served overseas. Upon his honourable discharge from the R.A.F, Dusty followed his heart and immigrated to Winnipeg where he reunited with Ruth. They were married in 1947. He attended the University of Manitoba, graduating in 1950 with his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and joined the grain industry with United Grain Growers. In addition to his distinguished career with UGG, he also served as a board member of the Banff Institute of Advanced Management, the St. Boniface Hospital, Chairman of the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. He was active in the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, serving as its International President in 1974. After 31 years with UGG, Dusty began Blackbrook Services, his private company, and operated this successful enterprise until his retirement. He was a proud lifetime member of the Wartime Pilots Association and was its president in 1994. In 2012 he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal. A long-time resident of St. James, he was an active member of St. Andrews Anglican Church serving as treasurer for several years. On his passing Dusty leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Ruth, four children Trevor (Zoe), Janet (Keith), Mark, Alan (Barb), and his wonderful grandchildren, Matthew (Chantal), Whitney, Robin, Tim, Michael, Mykiala (Derek), Lindsay (Brent), Maureen (Matt), and Karen (Rob), and two great-grandchildren Grace and Andrew, all of whom he was extremely proud of. A Memorial Service is to take place at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dusty's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My condolences to you, Ruth and the family, think of you often and remember our chats with you and Dusty outside on your patio in the summer and inside in the winter. He will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Debbie Smithson (former neighbour and friend) on: Mar 20, 2016
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Condolences to you Ruth and family. We had some good times together; I am thinking of the time Tom and Dusty carved the turkey. Do hope your health is improving. Will keep in touch, Love Alixe - Posted by: Alixe Ryles (long-time friend) on: Feb 18, 2015
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To the Titheridge family, so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you. I hope you can take comfort in your happy memories of Dusty. Nancy - Posted by: Nancy Metcalfe (Friend) on: Feb 17, 2015
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Dear Ruth and family, with fond memories of time spent together on Winchester St. My sincerest condolences to you all on Dusty's passing. - Posted by: Allison Andruchuk (Friesen) (Winchester St neighbour) on: Feb 17, 2015
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Thanks for a great and lasting friendship. I shall miss our regular discussions on English literature, history, travels, and family. It was a pleasure to have known a gentleman in every best sense of the word. Farewell. The many shared memories will linger. Sleep well. My heartfelt condolences to the family. - Posted by: Harold Marshall (Good friend) on: Feb 16, 2015
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Ruth and family, my sincere condolences. I well remember chatting with Dusty at various CAC events. He epitomized the word "gentleman". - Posted by: Wendy Barker (friend of wife) on: Feb 14, 2015
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So sorry to see that your grandfather passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time as you celebrate a life well lived. May his memories live on in you hearts forever. - Posted by: Ernie & Fritz Warkentin (Relative to Lindsay, Brent and Andrew) on: Feb 14, 2015