Bruce Rapley

Bruce Rapley Dennis “Bruce” Rapley passed away on July 16, 2024 at the Minnedosa Hospital. Bruce was born in 1947 and raised in Strathclair by his parents Kenneth and Esther Rapley (McGregor) alongside his sister Vivian. He worked road construction, drove school bus, and was a municipal councillor but farming was always his true love. In1971 he married the love of his life Margaret Manley and adopted Tammy, Alvin & Susan. They lived in Strathclair and began farming the Underhill farm with his dad, Uncle Eric and cousin Murray. In 1973 they welcomed Sheldon into the world. Then in 1974 they bought the Stevenson farm and raised their family there. In 1976 Duane was born and in 1977 Teresa was born. They farmed until 2000 and then moved into Strathclair. In 2010 they moved to Minnedosa due to his declining health.

From a young age he was involved with many sporting groups, he enjoyed baseball, hockey and curling for many years and passed his passion for sports onto his children and grandchildren. As a dad he wore the hat of coach for both hockey and baseball. As a grandfather he toured many rinks and ball diamonds to watch them play. He also enjoyed going fishing and sitting out in the gazebo on Teresa’s deck enjoying the fresh air. He was a founding member of the Strathclair Lions club and a member to this day. Over the years they travelled to many USA rinks to watch Sheldon play hockey, Minneapolis to watch the Blue Jays, Regina for the brier and Las Vegas. He loved to be surrounded by his family and friends enjoying many grandchildren sleepovers, birthday parties and weddings over the years.

He was predeceased by his father Kenneth, mom Esther, son Duane (1976), brother-in-law Bill MacKenzie.

He will be remembered by his family. Wife Marg and their children, daughter Tammy (John) Bekeris children Loren (Stefano), Sarah (Matthieu), Kiva (Brandon), son Alvin (Joan) Rapley children Alex (Rhea), Jordan (Michelle) & Jessica (Blake), daughter Susan (Mark) Usick children Amy(Colin), Ashley (Kevin) & Andi, son Sheldon (Amber) Rapley children Connor, Colton & Pyper, daughter Teresa (Adam) Wozney children Mackenzie & Skylar. Also many great grandchildren. His sister Vivian (Doug) Mcdonald children Jaden(Tannis), Travis (Briana), Matthew(Igor) and families. Sister-in-law Doreen MacKenzie and son John.

As well as many cousins and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Riche and staff at the Brandon Renal Clinic and Dr. Tegg at the Western Medical Clinic.

A private service will be held at a later date. If so desired a donation can be made to the Little Valley Jamboree, Box 1641 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or the BRHC Foundation Hemo-Dialysis Unit, 150 McTavish Ave. E. Brandon, MB R7A 2B3.

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