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LUMAN GERALD BEAUMONT

Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2015

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LUMAN GERALD BEAUMONT 1925 - 2015 Unexpectedly, on Friday October 9, 2015, Luman (Lou) passed away peacefully in his sleep in the home he built and loved. Lou was born in Winnipeg and lived his entire life in Transcona where, following three years overseas in the Second World War, he worked as a Millwright and machinist for over 25 years at the Canadian National Railway. Always willing to improve his station in life Lou took evening classes at the University of Manitoba ultimately completing his Bachelor of Pedagogy Degree and embarking on his second career as a High School teacher in Winnipeg. Lou was admired by his students and staff at Tec Voc and RB Russell High Schools before retiring after twenty years from the Winnipeg School Division. Always a consummate wood worker, Lou spent many of his pre and post retirement years in his work shop creating projects for friends and family and helping in many house and cottage repairs. Self-taught in plumbing and electrical, Lou was often called upon by neighbors and friends to lend a helping hand followed by a celebratory drink. While both in good health Lou and his wife Janet (predeceased in 2008) travelled extensively in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia. At the age 84 Lou suffered a stroke which left him unable to speak. Despite this loss of this faculty Lou continued to make new friends, was active in his community, and enjoyed his outings with friends and family in Transcona, Gull Lake and Granite Lake. Left to mourn his passing are his children, Janice, Lee and Cindy, Lee's wife Rhonda, Cindy's husband Rick; grandchildren, Nancy, Kaitlin and Jordan, and extended family. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematorium 1800 Day St. from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2015

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • My sincere condolences to Janice, Lee, Cindy and family. I have many good memories of your father as a next door neighbor and later in life when I would drop in to say hello. Both he and your mom always welcomed me back into their home so we could get caught up with our families throughout the years. His wonderful character is what still makes me smile today thinking of our many conversations of Standard Aero, T-56 engines, and the Air Force something we both had in common. May all of you find peace in the coming days, my thoughts are with you at this time. - Posted by: Nina O`Flaherty (Family Friend and Neighbor) on: Oct 23, 2015

  • Lou,was a very Dear person in my life. How Friendships escalate,I respected and loved and treated him like a Father .I know it is a very big loss to you and your Family,and I want you to know for me it will also be a very very big adjustment in my life, in not having to pick up my friend for " BRKY ", in the mornings. He was an outstanding person,in that he almost knew half the people in the Restaurant shaking hands with all he knew and will be missed by all these friends of his. He was an integral part at our table in that he would laugh and be interested in all our comments.And also,although he could not speak,we knew by his actions what he wanted to say.What a loss for all of us,you and your Family were Blessed that you had such a Great Father and that he was there for all of you as long as he could REST IN PEACE LUMAN. LOVE FRE and JOAN BOSKO - Posted by: FRED & JOAN BOSKO; (FREIND) on: Oct 17, 2015

  • He like myself experienced a early part of our youth in simular circumstances,we were both in the Royal Air Force in w.w. 2 this exposure in part shaped our lives, and determined what it would become, I recall many times he mentioned this to me.he had his opinion and I likewise.we understood each other.Being the same age I reflect and compare. If only the world was full of lue Beamounts it would be wonderful place.He was the excellent husband father and GRANDFATHER and ofcourse a great neighbour.Maybe because he was such a amicable person, and so darn good at anything he put his mind and hand too, even when he had a problem talking. His rewardis a peacefull rest.A job well done Lue.You have left a excellant example for other to follow.Hope they take the time to reminise.For myself its time for the Ram to be put with the ewes,and life will go on here in the Vally.I have lots of time to think about you. hope you are watching me. MIKE - Posted by: michael patrick o flaherty glanntreigh co galway ireland (next door neighbour for some 20 years) on: Oct 16, 2015

  • So sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you. He was an incredible spirit and I know how difficult it is to feel like you have to let him go. I hope you will find peace in knowing you took good care of him in his last years - Much love, Carla and Ray - Posted by: Carla and Ray (Friends of Cindy and Rick) on: Oct 16, 2015

  • My condolences to the entire family but in particular to you Cindy. I think it was wonderful how you enabled your dad to really enjoy his life to the fullest after his stroke. I'm sorry I cannot attend the memorial service but I will be there in spirit. - Posted by: Boo Arychuk (nee Grace) (Neighbour ) on: Oct 15, 2015

  • Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your father. It was wonderful being able to reconnect with him again after all these years. He will forever be in our hearts. - Posted by: Christine Prairie () on: Oct 14, 2015

  • Lee, Rhonda and family. Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick & Kim Musick - Posted by: Rick Musick () on: Oct 14, 2015

  • Lee, My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. He sounds like a remarkable man. I personally celebrated the one year anniversary of my Mother's passing this weekend and I hope that your memories will comfort you as I have been comforted by mine this past year. All the best to you and your family as you remember and celebrate your Father's life. Oliver - Posted by: Oliver Albig (Friend) on: Oct 13, 2015

  • Lou had a great deal to put up with in our class and I never forgot him for his patience with us and I admired him. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Alison - Posted by: Alison Fletcher (nee Klatt) (Lou was our home room teacher back in 1970. ) on: Oct 13, 2015

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