WILLIAM (BILL) LENARD DUYNISVELD

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WILLIAM (BILL) LENARD
DUYNISVELD
June 22, 1938 – October 13, 2022

Sadly, Bill passed away on October 13, 2022 at the age of 84.
He will be missed by his children, Gerry and Rita, Sandra and Allen, and Janice and Graeme; and by grandchildren, Kate, Laura and Alex, Steve and Jessica, and Cole; sister Lenie Roks and in-laws, Eugene and Carolyn Harasymec, Linda Duynisveld and Joe Swinkels. He was "Uncle Bill!!!" to many nieces and nephews and honorary uncle/grandpa to many of our friends.
Predeceased by his wife and partner in all things for 56 years, Elsie; parents, Leendert and Catharina Duynisveld; in-laws, Steve and Nellie Harasymec; siblings and in-laws, Paul and Truus Duynisveld, Corry and John Vander Loo, Gerry and Corrie Duynisveld, Case and Bernice Duynisveld, John Roks, Bill and Cathy Flegel, Len Duynisveld and Margaret Swinkels.
Bill was born in Hazerswoude, The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1951, settling in southern Ontario. He went to school in Komoka and London, Ontario. A transfer with Silverwood Dairies brought him to Winnipeg in 1960. He moved to Manitoba Pool for a few years, but the majority of his work career was with Royal Stewart Ltd. He retired in 2000 which created more time for helping family, travelling with Elsie, gardening and spoiling grandchildren.
Elsie and Bill met at St. Mary's Cathedral C.Y.O. in 1961 and were married on July 13, 1963. They made their home in Transcona, where they enjoyed being together… playing cards or taking a turn around the kitchen when a good polka or waltz came on the radio. Family gatherings were always important, whether it was just us or the 25 plus people on Christmas Eve or Easter morning – Dad was happiest seeing everyone together. Blessed Sacrament Parish was a second home, where he developed many lasting friendships while being on numerous committees and helping out where ever and when ever needed. He was an outstanding caregiver for Mom in her last years. Dad moved into St. Michael's Villa after Mom passed and enjoyed the community of people there.
Bill was a "get 'er done" kind of guy. He could not resist the challenge of building or repairing something that anyone needed or he thought could still be used. He took pride in a job well done and was always willing to help, whatever the task was. He enjoyed being with people and had many friends whom he joined in walking, cycling, playing cards, skiing, wood working, bowling and dancing.
We are grateful for the circle of friends Dad had since Mom passed: his best bud, Ron, the morning walking crew, the Sunday after church brunch bunch, Monday night crib group and, the St. Michael's Villa residents. A special thank you to Helen for being his friend and dance partner these last few months.
Thank you also to the first responders, paramedics and St. Boniface Emergency Department.
Funeral service was at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 21 with interment to follow at a later date. Honorary pallbearers were Kate, Laura, Alex, Steve, Jessica and Cole. Livestream is available at www.seasonsfunerals.ca
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Blessed Sacrament Parish Building Fund or a charity of your choice.

Memories and condolences may
be left on Bill's memorial page.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2022