Richard POTTER

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POTTER: Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Richard D. Potter, aged 51, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Rick was predeceased by his father, Rick, and is survived by his two children, Jackson and Abigail, his mother Simone, his brothers Bob (Susan) and Jason (Karly), his sister Dayna (Adam) Persichetti, his grandmother Lillian, and his former wife and mother of his children, Leanne Penny, as well as his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Born on June 13, 1967, Rick grew up in Brandon, Manitoba, and graduated in 1985 from Neelin High School. After attending his first year at Brandon University, he continued his studies in Winnipeg, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba. Rick went on to study accounting, and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1994, while working at the Winnipeg office of MNP. He pursued his career with vigour, becoming a partner in 2002 and being elected to the firm’s Board of Directors in 2009. He was committed to his profession, serving on multiple boards at both the national and provincial levels, including as President and Chair of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba in 2007-2008. Rick was awarded his FCA designation in 2007, in recognition of his dedication to the profession. Rick was always very giving of his time, serving on many community and business boards and committees in a volunteer capacity. Rick loved his family and was always happiest watching his kids and their friends at the hockey rink and volleyball court. For both Jackson and Abby, he coached mini-soccer teams, managed hockey teams and cheered passionately for high school and club volleyball teams. Rick was also an avid Winnipeg Jets fan and a long-time Seattle Seahawks fan his best and worst moment was attending the Super Bowl game in 2015 and seeing his beloved team lose on the final play. Rick was known for his sense of humour he would stop at nothing to make people laugh. He truly had a unique gift; his combination of quick wit and silliness will be missed by all who knew him. Rick had some personal struggles in recent years, but these struggles did not define him and will not be how he is remembered by those who loved him. Family and friends will be celebrating his life at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The service will be held at The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 27, 2018