Harvey Krantz
August 5, 1936 — October 17, 2015
Harvey Louis Krantz
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Harvey Louis Krantz on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79.
Harvey was predeceased by his parents Ludwig and Elsa (Hanke), his sister Dorothy Johnson, Thelma’s parents Lawrence and Mamie (McDonald) Belton, sister-in-law Audrey Hargreaves and brothers-in-law Larry Belton and Geordie Squires.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years Thelma (Belton), his four children Brenda (Gregg McCamis) of Portage la Prairie and their daughter Kaylee (Jake); Wayne (Karen Hess) of Edmonton, AB and Wayne’s children Savanna (Corey), Cole (Celine) and Karen’s children Rebecca and Aiden; Kelly (Carla Gait) of Millet, AB, his daughter Rachelle; Craig (Lynne Chapellaz) of St. Francois Xavier; sister Sylvia (Don White) of Sherwood Park, AB, and brother-in-law Bud Johnson of Neepawa.
Harvey also leaves to mourn Thelma’s family, Earl and Donna, Don and Joyce, Linda (Squires), Bruce and Kathy, Sharon (Roger Patry) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Harvey was born in Grass River, Manitoba on August 5, 1936. From a young age he worked hard on the farm and enjoyed country living. He married Thelma Belton on July 3, 1959 and together raised their family on the farm until they sold it in 2006. Together they enjoyed many years of retirement which included winter getaways in Yuma, Arizona.
In addition to the love for his family and the farm, baseball, fishing, curling, golf and hunting held a special place in his heart. He was also an avid bowler and won the gold medal in bowling at the 2004 55+ games in Portage.
A service to celebrate Harvey’s life will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm, led by Rev. Beth Kerr. Interment will take place at a later date in the Arden Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eva Berman-Wong, the doctors and nursing staff of Health Sciences Centre and Portage General Hospital for their wonderful care and support during this most difficult time.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Harvey’s memory to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba – Portage Office, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1A7.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com