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GLEN THOMPSON MONK
Born: Nov 08, 1933
Date of Passing: Apr 19, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGLEN THOMPSON MONK
I was born in our farm house near Ninette, MB, November 8, 1933. We moved into town when I was seven. We skated, played hockey, baseball, and swam in Pelican Lake. Later, playing hockey for Wawanesa in the Tiger Hills League. I taught school for one year and then started working for Wawanesa Insurance Company in accounting August 1952. I married Vickie Sinkler of Brandon in September 1959. Our son Jeff was born July 1960. I was transferred to Executive Accounting in the Winnipeg office in 1962. We moved into our custom built house in the Pulberry area in St. Vital. Gavin was born in April 1964. My sons played hockey, football, and soccer. I coached, managed, and served as President of Norberry Community Club, Baseball and Soccer Chairman. For many years, I volunteered for both Provincial and Federal Conservative political parties during elections. After 38 years at Wawanesa Insurance, I retired and became a member of the Heather Curling Club playing many years and bonspiels in the USA. My wife, Vickie, passed away of Ovarian Cancer in August, 1993. Following her footsteps, I joined the Norwood/Dakota Lawn Bowling Club. In 1996, I met Shirley Penner and she has been my partner ever since.
We love you very much Dad. You fought very hard but lost the battle to infection and two bad heart valves, April 19, 2024. We will miss you very much. Always very kind, helpful, and generous.
Son, Jeff; granddaughter, Karla (Queveen); son, Gavin (Zeenat); granddaughters, Ebrel and Olwen.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 27, 2024, Apr 27, 2024
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Uncle Glen will be missed. Gavin, Jeff, Karla and Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Ashley (Great-Niece ) on: Sep 18, 2024
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My deepest sympathy to my good friend Shirley and the rest of Glen's family. Although I didn't know Glen well, he was always so friendly and kind when we met. I believe this world has lost a wonderful man. - Posted by: Carol Kitzul (Friend ) on: Apr 29, 2024
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Glen and our father Merv were childhood friends from Ninette. We got to know Glen over the last several years through his visits with Dad in Maples PCH – Glen would always call with an update and Ninette news following a visit. Both men lived long and full lives and now share the same year of passing. Our condolences to you Shirley and to the whole family. May your grief yield in time to the love and good times that were shared in travel and dance over 25 years. Merv Jr. and the rest of the Worden family. - Posted by: Merv Worden (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2024
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My sincere condolences to Shirley and all Glens family.I met Glen at Norwood LawnBowling.Always so helpful to all the new bowlers.He was such a kind caring man and a real gentleman.He will be missed. May all your wonderful memories you shared together somehow sustain you in your time of sorrow. - Posted by: Marlyn Harding (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Every family has a record keeper, the person who remembers all the important dates and names and events. Glen was that person for our family. He was the last living person who knew me from birth 71 years ago. He was the constant, the tether pole we all wandered from but always came back to. I will miss him but never stop remembering him on all those important occasions and dates. My most heartfelt condolences to Shirley, Jeff, Gavin and their families. Rest in peace Uncle Glen. Wende Mather (Rob, Brandon and Jesse) - Posted by: Wende Mather (niece) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Jeff and I played numerous sports together at Norberry over our younger years and Mr Monk was always there offering support and encouragement. A good man and no doubt proud father. Sincere condolences to Jeff and Gavin - Posted by: Earl Toews (Childhood friend and school mate of Jeff) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Jeff and Gavin. I am so sorry for your loss. Glen was an engaging and interesting person in our lives. He was always interested in what was going on in the family and kept us informed of where everyone is in their lives. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy to you and your children. Cathy Shipley - Posted by: Cathy Shipley (Cousin ) on: Apr 27, 2024
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My deepest sympathy Shirley. - Posted by: Kris (Lawn bowling friend) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Glen was always smiling. Ken and I met him through our involvement in Conserative politics. We volunteered with him and Shirley in countless elections. He was a great door knocker with his friendly and respectful personality and was able to convince people of the importance of voting and making their voices heard. He will be remembered with a smile!💗 - Posted by: Lynn Cooper (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Glen was a wonderful thoughtful man who I had the pleasure of knowing and working with on several political campaigns. Glen and Shirley were always such a great team in every aspect of life. Sincere condolences to Shirley and family. - Posted by: Brian Preston (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2024
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Jeff and Gavin my deepest condolences of your beloved father. I had the great pleasure working with Glen in the accounting department. He was a great person. - Posted by: catherine choate (former co worker in wawanesa accounting department) on: Apr 27, 2024