EDMUND DEARDEN

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• Cathy (& Howie & family): So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved dad. We subscribe to the Winnipeg Free Press and read his story. Sending our most heartfelt condolences. Marjorie Zimmer & Paul Jackson from Kenora, Ontario. - Posted by: Marjorie Zimmer (Friend) on: Jul 07, 2024

• The Grey Owl Golf Tournament just held its 62nd annual golf tournament at the Clear Lake Golf Course two weeks ago. 62 years is an incredibly long time for such a tournament to continue and its long-term success is due to the passion by its originators and directors. People like Cactus Jack Wells, Bob Picken, Ralph Bagley and of course Steady Eddie Dearden, who was granted the Grey Owl Honour Award in 1970. His commitment to playing and more importantly help lead and organize the tournament over the years has been absolutely critical to its success. His passion and kindness attracted new directors to the board and helped continue to build the tournament to one of the most popular golf tournaments in Western Canada. The Grey Owl Golf Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Ed for everything he did for the tournament over the years, as well as give our sincerest condolences to the Dearden family. - Posted by: The Grey Owl Golf Tournament Committee (Friends) on: Jun 20, 2024

• Thank you to Ed and Lois for being such great parents and for following and writing about our junior golf exploits. Many great memories. - Posted by: Kevin Snell (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2024

• I first met Eddie when I joined the board of the Grey Owl Golf tournament. He was always pleasant, welcoming and direct to the point. Qualities I admire. He also had a very sneaky sense of humour and kept the board meetings flowing. Rest In Peace Eddie. - Posted by: Brad Gray (Past President Grey Owl Committee) (Friend) on: Jun 02, 2024

• I had the pleasure of working with Ed at the Province’s Sport Directorate. He was the consummate gentleman who always took a sincere interest in our families and personal interests. He, along with Jack Matheson from the Winnipeg Tribune, served as a contributing member of the inaugural committee of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame. His love of golf lead to his doing regular Teeing It Up for O.B. Reports on CJOB. Steady Eddie was a friend to everyone. - Posted by: Rick Lambert (Colleague ) on: Apr 15, 2024

• My first memory of Steady Eddie goes back to when he was working full-time for the CP and I worked for HBM&S. We had to talk on the phone two or three times a week about the cars of coal that the CP were delivering out of Alberta en route to Flin Flon. After he moved to the Tribune sports department full-time, our paths crossed again when I started freelancing for the Trib. As assistant sports editor, he always was supportive. For many years, we played in the media hockey group where he used an effective poke check to stop forwards such as me and his son Craig. Steady Eddie also was one of the most positive persons I ever met. RIP - Posted by: Kent Morgan (Friend) on: Apr 12, 2024

• So sorry to hear of "Steady Eddie's" passing. He was an ardent supporter of amateur golf in Manitoba and always attended our events for material for his stories and columns. It was always a pleasure to spend time talking about golf and life with him during my competitive days in Manitoba. My condolences to his family. Lefty Jimmy King - Posted by: Jimmy King (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2024

• There is so much to say about Ed and all of it in solid admiration. So many shared memories will stay with many of us forever. His nick name Steady Eddy said it all because no matter what kaos and challenges surrounded him he was always steady and fiercely loyal to all of us. Personally I learned a lot from Ed. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Ted Bigelow (Colleague ) on: Apr 07, 2024

• I only worked with Eddie for a short time at the Winnipeg Tribune but knew him quite well through the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. He was a true gentleman and a mentor to many young sportswriters. RIP - Posted by: Glen Dawkins (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2024

• Ed and Lois were such a sweet couple. I so looked forward to and enjoyed our visits with them. Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Beverley Sigurdson (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2024

• I came to know Ed Dearden when I joined the directors of the Grey Owl Golf Tournament in the late 1990s. Ed was very welcoming and friendly. He was also a valued member of the directors. His input was always very thoughtful and insightful. Rest in peace Ed. You are missed by your fellow directors of the Grey Owl. - Posted by: John Nordien (Grey Owl Golf Tournament Directors ) on: Apr 06, 2024

• I knew Eddie for decades through the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. One way to describe him was as a true gentleman. He was always friendly and welcoming, even when I was a budding sportswriter. He always offered a smile and helping hand, passing on his sports knowledge in a humble way. He left his mark on the local sports community and will be missed. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Judy Owen (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2024