Brian Michael WINTERS

Mr. Brian Michael Winters December 13, 1950 - October 24, 2008 - Suddenly, in the early morning hours of October 24th, Brian Michael Winters, loving husband to Diana Winters, and loving father to Amy Winters, passed away, due to complications from his recent lung transplant. Besides his immediate family, Brian leaves behind a large family of relatives, friends and business associates. His mother, Yvonne Winters; his sister, Karen Miller (Douglas), his sister, Leslie Tompkins (Robert); and his brother, Timothy Winters. Brian was predeceased by his father, Michael Winters; his sister, Fay Winters; father-in-law, Herbert Gerke. On Diana's side of the family, Brian is survived by his mother-in-law, Katrina Gerke; and brother-in-law, Gerald Gerke. Brian meant so much to all of us. With his loving and caring ways, there were no requests too big or small that Brian failed to fulfill. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. To his friends and business associates, Brian was an insightful pioneer in his chosen field of work. Through his highly successfull businesses, Brian endeavoured to make the world a friendlier and greener place. We would like to acknowledge the excellent care Brian received from the physicians and nursing staff at the University of Alberta Hospital. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the "University Hospital Foundation (8440-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 9Z9)" or to the "Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta (E.S.A.A. #1710-10303-Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3N6)" that Brian created to increase environmental awareness in schools. A Memorial Service will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home, south of Wye Road, on Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 10:00 am. Cremation and private interment of the urn to take place at the Glenwood Memorial Gardens.