Colin CAMPBELL

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CAMPBELL: Colin Campbell of Brandon passed away in his 82nd year on Thursday, October 29th 2009 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred in Brandon on October 9th 2009. Left behind to cherish Colin’s memory are his wife Audrey, and his children Margaret Anne (Peter Rempel), Reg (Angel), Ken (Teresa), Bill and Jackie (Jack Reynolds). Also left to mourn are grandchildren Vicky (Ulysse), Cody (Leanne), Jordan, Tyler, Tory, Mackenzie, Melinda, Layne and Maverick and great-grand children André, Angéle, Danielle, and Zander. Colin is survived by his sister Anne, his brothersFrank and Gordon and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Colin was predeceased by his parents Violet and Reginald, his sisters Mame, Hazel and Vivian, brothers Crawford and Rodney and numerous in-laws. Colin was born January 30th 1928 on the family farm in the Blaris District near Isabella Manitoba. He was the eighth of nine children born to Violet(nee Grey) and Reginald Campbell. As a child Colin loved life on the farm, both working with the animals and in the fields. He maintained this love throughout his life, spending his last 20 years living “in the country” tending his raspberries, machinery and yard. Colin developed his passion for the game of hockey as a six year old water boy travelling with his father, the coach of the Isabella hockey team. Colin continued this interest throughout his life as a player, coach, referee and hockey-dad. He shared his passion for hockey with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to watch them play, and develop their skills. Colin was an ardent supporter of the Brandon Wheat Kings. Colin had a love of and talent for all sports. An avid baseball player as a young man he played for the Arrow River Baseball team. He also loved to curl and golf. Colin left home at an early age to work on neighbouring farms. He then spent time in northern Manitoba moving freight across frozen rivers and lakes. He helped move the town of Sheridan across the lake to become what is now known as Lynn Lake. We loved to hear his stories of this very interesting time in his life. Colin was a talented mechanic and employed in a number of venues including Kane Equipment, Elton Municipality and Bradley Sand & Gravel. Colin owned his own construction company for many years building both the Kenton and Pilot Mound dams and numerous roads within Manitoba. Our family has many happy memories of spending summers accompanying dad to many Manitoba towns. Following his “retirement” Colin continued to help both family and neighbours. Nothing ever stumped Colin, a family friend wrote: “From the first time I met him, he amazed me with his ability to make, fix or do anything mechanical.” Colin was an active member of the United Commercial Travelers, and enjoyed volunteering with the Travelers’ Day Parade. He was also an active member of the West End Community Centre and a charter member of Trinity United Church. Colin met the love of his life Audrey (nee Sanderson) and they were marriedin Binscarth Manitoba October 8th, 1955. Colin and Audrey enjoyed building their first and last homes together, raising their five children, welcoming spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren into the family with much love and joy. Whether travelling, singing together, many years of dancing, or watching their yard and fruit trees grow and flourish Colin and Audrey enjoyed their years together. They had celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary the day before the accident. Colin’s family was central to his life. His devotion to family & friends was a trait to be admired. He loved to share his interests and skills with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and we are all better for it.The service to celebrate Colin’s life was held Tuesday November 3rd at Trinity United Church with Reverend Wayne Sanderson presiding. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment was held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Friends, who wish, may make a donation in memory of Colin, to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B-727 10th Street Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4G7 or Trinity United Church Memorial Fund 1515 – 6th Street Brandon, R7A 6B3. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre.Colin will forever be remembered for: The smile on his face, the wrench in his hand and the mints in his pockets. We think of you as a classic car. You have a shiny exterior, very reliable, well loved. You will be missed

As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 14, 2009