SERGEANT EUGENE WESLEY TYACKE

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SERGEANT EUGENE WESLEY TYACKE May 21, 1939 - February 27, 2017 Sergeant Eugene "Gene" Wesley Tyacke, 77, passed away peacefully at the St Boniface Hospital on February 27. Gene was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He married the love of his life Alice Jacqueline Cole in 1960 and raised their two children in many places across Canada and Europe. Gene followed in his father's footsteps and served in the Canadian Armed Forces where he was a brave and loyal soldier for 25 years. After retirement from the Army he joined a large Medical Supply Company as a Warehouse Manager and worked there until he retired again in 1995. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie and son-in-law Dale, considered to be a second daughter Kelly; son Tim; grandchildren, Jenna (Shawn), Robert, Richard (Ketchie), Kaylynn, Kenzie (Elana), Michelle; great-granddaughter (Kyla); stepsisters, Marlene (Ron); Darlene (Wayne); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gene was predeceased by his wife, Alice; our beloved Kurtis; father Jack; mother Ethel Mae; step father Bob; brother Merelyn and sister-in-law Jean. Gene will be remembered for his amazing smile, great sense of humor, and imaginative storytelling. He was a bright man who could teach himself almost anything. He taught himself how to play the guitar and mouth organ, received his pilot's license, and created beautiful furniture throughout his life. He was also exceptionally mechanically inclined and a creative artist. He loved travelling throughout North America in his RV and spending his winters in Arizona. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital Emergency, 6E MED and ICU departments for their compassionate care. A celebration of Gene's and his wife Alice's lives will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Glen Lawn Funeral home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Interment to follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Cancer Society or Manitoba Alzheimer Society. Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550
Publish Date: Mar 2, 2017

SERGEANT EUGENE WESLEY TYACKE Peacefully, on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the St. Boniface Hospital Sergeant Eugene Tyacke passed away at the age of 77 years. Celebration of Sergeant Eugene Tyacke's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Longer obituary notice will follow in Thursday's edition. Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550

Publish Date: Mar 1, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2017