James Bruce Shearer
November 16, 1948 – August 18, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Shearer on August 18, 2023.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Leslie, his daughter Stacey (Jamie), son Bryan (Jen) and grandchildren James, Kira, Brooke and Ben; sister Alice (Glenn) and brother Bob (Wendy); brothers and sisters in-law as well as numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Bruce was born on November 16, 1948, to Annie and Harry Shearer and lived in Elm Creek, Mb most of his life. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Animal Science. Bruce was a farmer and a long-haul trucker and also worked in other professions such as real estate and crop insurance adjuster. Farming and travelling were his passions in life, and he was fortunate to have been able to experience opportunities in both for many years. Family and community were most important to Bruce, and he spent many hours at his grandchildren’s hockey, soccer and baseball games as well as swim meets, concerts, musicals and family gatherings. He looked forward to breakfast at the Elm Creek Café with dear friends every Sunday.
Some of Bruce’s favourite pastimes were sitting around a fire with family and friends, watching fireworks, hunting and being outdoors.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Carman Hospital, Portage Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital who provided respect and kindness for Bruce during his care.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elm Creek Community Hall. Interment will be held in the Elm Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bruce’s memory to the Elm Creek Firefighters or the Elm Creek 4H Beef Club.
November 16, 1948 – August 18, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Shearer on August 18, 2023.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Leslie, his daughter Stacey (Jamie), son Bryan (Jen) and grandchildren James, Kira, Brooke and Ben; sister Alice (Glenn) and brother Bob (Wendy); brothers and sisters in-law as well as numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Bruce was born on November 16, 1948, to Annie and Harry Shearer and lived in Elm Creek, Mb most of his life. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Animal Science. Bruce was a farmer and a long-haul trucker and also worked in other professions such as real estate and crop insurance adjuster. Farming and travelling were his passions in life, and he was fortunate to have been able to experience opportunities in both for many years. Family and community were most important to Bruce, and he spent many hours at his grandchildren’s hockey, soccer and baseball games as well as swim meets, concerts, musicals and family gatherings. He looked forward to breakfast at the Elm Creek Café with dear friends every Sunday.
Some of Bruce’s favourite pastimes were sitting around a fire with family and friends, watching fireworks, hunting and being outdoors.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Carman Hospital, Portage Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital who provided respect and kindness for Bruce during his care.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elm Creek Community Hall. Interment will be held in the Elm Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bruce’s memory to the Elm Creek Firefighters or the Elm Creek 4H Beef Club.