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BRIAN PAUL HURST April 27, 1953 - September 2014 Brian left Winnipeg by car on September 27th, a beautiful hot Saturday morning, with plans to drive to the Kenora area to explore cottage properties and canoe/kayak routes for next summer. He was expected back the following day. Brian did not return. Family and friends immediately began to search for him tirelessly for the next 10 days. His unoccupied, locked Jeep was spotted by a hunter on an unmarked trail off Daniels Lake Road on October 7th and the Ontario Provincial Police started a ground search the following day. His body was found on October 8th on the shore of a small lake. After studying a detailed map, we believe he was probably headed to Linklater Lake but somehow veered off the trail. He was not properly dressed for the cold wet weather that arrived in the days following his disappearance. Brian is survived by his wife of 38 years Teri Caldwell and by his daughters Lauren and Averie Hurst who were the center of his world. He is also survived by his sister Shirley Render, her partner Doug Clark and Shirley's children Kelly Lazarenko and Matthew Render; sister Susan Makridis and her husband Tony and their sons Takis and Christos; brother Dr. Lorne Hurst and his wife Elly Hoogterp-Hurst and their children Kim and Niels; his Uncle David Hurst and his wife Pat and David's daughter Nancy; and his Aunt Doreen Hurst and her children Sherry and Michael. Brian was predeceased by his father Dr. Harold Hurst, his mother Mary Hurst, his Uncle James Hurst and his Aunt Margaret Vernon. Brian is also survived by his wife's family Teri's sisters Lee Caldwell and Ellen Greer and Ellen's husband Phil Greer and their daughters Jan and Shannon; and Teri's brother Neil Caldwell and his wife Kirsten Ellingson and their children Alex and Ava. Brian was employed by the Chisick family as a CEO in charge of accounting and finance for their businesses. He enjoyed his work and admired the family's entrepreneurial approach to the industry they worked in. They treated their employees like family and Brian always felt appreciated. Brian's passion was bridge. He studied it and played socially and competitively. He also loved canoeing and kayaking and many weekends you would find us on a lake near Kenora. Our favorite spot was the beautiful area around the Experimental Lakes east of Kenora. Brian enjoyed hot weather so we took vacations to Mexico, Jamaica and the southern US throughout the years. Our last trip was in March, 2014 to Bucerias, Mexico. I am so grateful to our friends and family and to complete strangers who put their own lives on hold to help us find Brian. My daughters and I would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. First and foremost, my sister Lee Caldwell and her former husband Lloyd Grahame, they drove the roads between Winnipeg and Vermilion Bay every single day and provided their analytical skills to figure out where Brian might be and to provide this information to the police. Lee and Lloyd designed a "missing" poster specifically targeting hunters and it was a hunter who finally spotted Brian's vehicle. Our dear friend, Michael Stuart, a pilot by profession, who organized a number of air searches in poor weather. Pilot, Jerry Roehr, and his second pilot Bill Hilash who flew in less than ideal conditions. Pilot, David Lane, who completed one of the first air searches. Friend, Kim Beach, who organized an air search over the ELA and area around highway 71. Friend and my former supervisor at work Phil Hay who helped me put up posters and drive the Gordon Lake Road, ELA Road and the road to Minaki. Brian's brother Lorne and his wife Elly and their friends who helped search and to Elly, in particular, for creating a Facebook page for Brian. Search and Rescue expert, Terry MacLeod, who coordinated a search of the ELA roads and Hawk Lake Road. Former Kenora Police Chief, George Curtis, who drove along several roads closer to Kenora. Murray Sprange who drove the side roads off Highway 71 to Sioux Lookout. Leo Nolette whom we met for the first time while searching north of Vermilion Bay Leo drove the roads around Cliff Lake that we were unable to reach in our vehicle and then continued to email his contacts to be on the lookout for Brian. Lloyd's sister, Jackie Maxted, who emailed lodges, cottage associations and used her provincial contacts to have the surveillance tapes reviewed at the truck inspection stations at the Manitoba/Ontario border. Nephew, Matthew Render, who put the word out to his pilot colleagues. WPS detectives Shaunna Neufeld and Scott Wiley Shaunna you are one of a kind and I hope your employer realizes what an asset you are. OPP Constable, Mike Barclay, who drove a quad to areas we could not reach. OPP Officer, Jeff Huggan and his team who found Brian's body. All the people who provided moral support and encouragement my friends and work mates Bev Dyck, Carmel Levesque and Joe Anne Wiebe; Maxa Chisick; Brian's sisters Shirley and Susan; and Lauren and Averie's friends. Brian always said when his time came he did not want a formal funeral service. We intend to respect his wishes and plan to honour Brian in some other way when we feel able.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2014
Condolences & Memories (23 entries)
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Teri, and Lorne, Elli and Susan, We are all so very sorry to hear about losing Brian. We have fond memories of family times when we were all young, at the Hurst camp and Brian's Boathouse! He had such a peaceful and kind personality with a great sense of detail and decoration! Our hearts go out to you and wishing you both love and comfort. The Waters family - Posted by: Linda Waters and Waters Family (family friend) on: Nov 18, 2014
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Teri and family, our sincerest condolences to all of you. - Posted by: Douwe & Thea (Elly is Thea's sister) on: Nov 01, 2014
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Teri my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your loved one, my thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Joyce Horn ((Teri's former co-worker)) on: Oct 21, 2014
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Terri - My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Janina Barrett () on: Oct 20, 2014
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My deepest condolences Teri and family.....so sorry to hear of the awful tragedy of Brian's passing. - Posted by: Pam VanAchte (friend/coworker) on: Oct 20, 2014
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So sorry for your loss Teri. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Shelley E (Teri's Co-worker) on: Oct 17, 2014
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Our deepest sympathies are with you, Lauren, and your family. We are thinking of you. - Posted by: Melissa Jean-Baptiste & Breana Vandebeek (Friends of Lauren) on: Oct 16, 2014
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My heartfelt sympathy to Teri, Averie and Lauren, Lorne, Elly and family, Sue, Tony and family and Shirl and family. Brian's natural curiosity led us on many wild adventures as young teenagers on Coney.... canoeing, waterskiing, sailing, winter camping, trophy collecting (some of which still adorns the interior of the upper level of the boathouse....) memories that I will always cherish. He will be greatly missed. I like to think that Brian has not gone, but just gone on ahead..... He will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched. - Posted by: Randy Jackson (Friend (Coney Island)) on: Oct 16, 2014
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Our sincere sympathies to the whole family. We know Brian the brother, husband, father and uncle will always be in your thoughts and hearts. - Posted by: Judy & Bob Baker (Longtime friend of Shirley's & Hurst family.) on: Oct 15, 2014
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My sincerest condolences to you Teri, Avery and Lauren. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Margie Calof (Pan Am Pool co-worker) on: Oct 15, 2014
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My sincere condolences to his wife Teri & his two daughters Lauren and Averie. I was one of Brian’s bridge partners. I really enjoyed being his partner. He had a very good understanding of the game and many of our opponents commented, that he was a good player. Brian was always willing to assist when concerns arose about some bridge hand we played. I remember, on our way home after a successful tournament, he tried to convince me we were ready for the big league Vegas / St. Louis tournaments. I agreed he was ready but he would not admit that he was over stating my bridge skill level. We had a very good laugh after we agreed we would practice & do it someday. I admired him for his positive, encouraging and kind words. His bridge friends and I will miss him, his funny humor and positive manner at the bridge table. We shall not forget. - Posted by: Sam J. McLean (Friend & bridge partner) on: Oct 14, 2014
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Teri and family, So sorry to hear about Brian. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you through this difficult time. Our deepest condolences, Kathy, Tyler, Jennifer, Eric Chapiel & Lawrie Ross - Posted by: Kathy Chapiel (Friend/co-worker) on: Oct 14, 2014
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family Teri that is just so tragic. Anything your work family can do please do not hesitate to ask, we will do anything for you. - Posted by: Sharon A (Friend of Teri) on: Oct 14, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Terry and the girls. Deepest sympathies - Posted by: Donna Hay (Co-worker of Terry's) on: Oct 14, 2014
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I remember when I visited my Nana & Poppa Hurst at the lake, my Uncle Brian would take me out in the canoe - further than my mother. Now I realize because he was so much stronger than my Mum. He showed me how to carry the canoe and again I realize because he carried 99.9% of the weight. He was patient and kind always with me. Talking with my Mum about Brian being alone & lost on the lake we know that Brian was not really alone for "The Lord your God will carry you, as a father carries his son, all the way..." (Deut. 1:31. With love, Takis & Vanessa Makridis, Phoenix, Arizona. - Posted by: Takis Makridis and wife, Vanessa Makridis (Nephew) on: Oct 13, 2014
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Lorne and Family- This is tragic and sad news! Our deepest thoughts and prayers for your family's peace. In sympathy and sadness. The Hovorka Camp - Posted by: Dea Code (Friend of Lorne and Elly ) on: Oct 12, 2014
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With heaviness of heart let us remember that "Sorrow is one of the things that are 'lent' not given. A thing that is lent may be taken away, a thing that is given is not taken away.Joy is given; sorrow is lent. We are not our own, we are bought with a price and thus our sorrow is not our own. This grief that is so devastating is lent just for a little while to be used for eternal purposes.Then it will be taken away & everlasting joy will be our Father's gift & the Lord God will wipe away all tears from your face & heart." For each of you we pray for courage,strength & our Lord's abundant grace. - Posted by: Susan Hurst Makridis, Tony Makridis, Takis Makridis & Christos Makridis (Sister in Phoenix, Arizona and family) on: Oct 12, 2014
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Teri, our love and prayers are with you and your girls. We are so sorry for your tragic loss. - Posted by: Judy Starr (Cousin) on: Oct 12, 2014
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We are shocked and saddened to read of Brian's passing. Our sincere sympathies to.Brian's family. Sincerely, Ann and Bob Rostecki - Posted by: Ann Rostecki (Former bridge partner) on: Oct 12, 2014
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I met Brian at primary school and we went to the same schools and shared friends until I left Winnipeg. One of my favorite memories was of a weekend canoe trip he, Teri and my girlfriend at the time took when we were in our early '20's. We went to the Whiteshell area and in fabulous weather we canoed and camped in an area Brian knew well. We didn't see anybody else the whole weekend and I still have a few photos. I remember Brian fondly and was saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to Teri and Brian's family. - Posted by: Jay Stuart (Friend from school) on: Oct 12, 2014
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Oh Teri! My heart just breaks for you and your girls. Brian was such an interesting and talented guy who just loved a good joke, liked to tease and loved to laugh. I always enjoyed seeing him and nattering about this and that. It has been years but know that you all have been in my thoughts and my heart. Brian will be missed more than words can say. Love and blessings......Sidney - Posted by: Sidney Macaw (friend) on: Oct 11, 2014
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My sincere condolences to Teri and her daughters. We are very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Our prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Gwen Murray(nee-Peterson) & Gary Murray (Cousin) on: Oct 11, 2014
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My deepest sympathies to Brian's family. I worked with him many years and in those years learned to appreciate Brian's unique sense of humor. I met up with Brian on a couple of lunches and reminisced about the trials and tribulations of working at Coldstream and his perception on the years. He will be greatly missed by those who learned to accept Brian for who he was heart and soul. RIP Brian. - Posted by: Dani D (Past co worker at Coldstream Products) on: Oct 11, 2014