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N.G. (DUSTY) DURSTON After a long life of love and adventure, just days after turning 93, Dusty died at St. Anne's Hospital. He is survived by Clara May his loving wife of 72 years, his four children Corinne (Patrick) of Penticton, BC, George (Barbara) of Falcon Beach, MB, Patricia (Gavin) of Petawawa, ON and Pamela (Greg) of Winnipeg, MB, as well as eight grandchildren Ayn, Chloe, Marlo, Carly, Rachael, Cody, Rebekah and Dustin and four great grandchildren Pierre, Alexander, Emmett and Quinn. Dusty was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on May 2, 1924, and spent his early years there. He joined the Navy after playing hockey for the Trail Smoke Eaters and married Clara on June 19, 1945, after which peace was declared in Europe. After returning from the Second World War he worked in the Dauphin Power Station until joining the Manitoba Power Commission (later Manitoba Hydro) in 1947 and retired at age 55. He and Clara spent many happy years traveling around the world and wintering in Vancouver for the last decade. In 2009, Dusty was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame for his role as coach for the Poplar Point Memorial's Team 1956-57. Dusty was the kind of man who never turned down a request for help. He was known by friends and family as the go to guy for repairs and building expertise, always willing to lend his time to anyone who asked. Dusty will be sorely missed! He spent the last decade of his life painting scenes that appealed to him. Those lucky enough to have one of his paintings have a great memory of him. He took great pleasure in gardening and socializing in the Falcon Lake Seniors Group and the West Hawk United Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dusty's name to the charity of your choice or the West Hawk United Church building fund. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at West Hawk United Church. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2017
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I have so many fond memories of the Durston's and the wonderful contributions they made to our neighbourhood in Steinbach. Sincere condolences on your loss. - Posted by: Ruth Goudreau (Neighbour and old school friend of Corinne's.) on: May 22, 2017
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Dusty was an amazing friend. If we had a problem,(any) at our home on Falcon, he was there to fix it. We often would stop by their home and he would be doing something outside, the garden, or repairing. Then, a little time-out for a coffee, visit; with Clara's wonderful snacks. We were so very fortunate to have known him, as a friend and almost one of our family. - Posted by: Arv & Sandee Gatten (Friends) on: May 15, 2017
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Dusty was before my time at M.H. but I did hear of him. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Jim Caron (aquantience ) on: May 15, 2017
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Dusty was a great man! All of the Menzies family loved him. I remember days at Falcon when Dusty and Clara would come over to the Menzies for cards and drinks and snacks. It was a really fond memory for us. He took a shine to our daughter Tara and would quite often let her come over and he would push her on the swing. We loved his laugh and smile, and his quiet way of speaking. I was the only one who guessed where his nickname came from, after watching old western movies when I was five. We are so happy that we knew him, and he was always helping with things around the Menzies household. From taking trees down, to repairs in the John and Selma Menzies cottage. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to all the family. You are all in our prayers at this difficult time. Sending Love, Chris and Brian. - Posted by: Brian and Christine Menzies (family friends) on: May 14, 2017
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One of the finest bosses anyone could wish for and he gave back to every town/place he lived in. I knew him from his days in Poplar Point in the 1950's and then worked under him in Steinbach and Winnipeg. - Posted by: Joe Maloney (Through work.) on: May 13, 2017
