John Stuart Monteith
- 77 years old
- Male
- Born Sep 20, 1931
- Died Mar 31, 2009
- Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
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JOHN STUART MONTEITH
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and grand-father on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Tudor House PC Home in Selkirk, Manitoba. John died peacefully with his son by his side after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. Predeceased by his wife Marlene in 2007, he is survived by his son John (wife Marlene), daughter Barb (Mike), grandsons Paul and Jack and his brother Lewis.
Born in Virden to John and Florence Monteith John finished high school and began a career in banking where he met his future wife Marlene and then went on to pursue first a Geology degree in Colorado and then a teaching degree in Brandon, Manitoba. John’s teaching career took him and his family to Rivers, Minnedosa and Winnipeg, Manitoba. He became Principal of Tanner’s Crossing Elementary in Minnedosa and then Vice-Principal at Churchill Secondary until his retirement in 1986. He and Marlene enjoyed their house by Okanagan Lake in their retirement years before returning to Manitoba in
John will be remembered for his strength, logic and intelligence, but more so for his caring soul and devotion to his family, friends and humanity in general. John was a man who could always counted on for a good cry, good advice, and a really good laugh. You simply could always count on him for anything. He may not have shown it very often but John was an extremely sensitive and loving person. Even with Alzheimers, my brother and I were able to make him laugh not more than 2 weeks ago. He always knew who we were, but the disease took his body in the end. We will all miss him.
The family would like to send our gratitude to all the staff at Tudor House PC Home in Selkirk for the phenomenal care and love they provided.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimers Society in lieu of flowers.
A private family graveside service and internment will take place at 2 pm, on April 6th at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, Winnipeg (204-338-7771). A celebration of life gathering will be arranged for early July in Winnipeg.
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From Steve Burgess, Vancouver
Steve Burgess Oct 30, 2009
I transferred to Tanner's Crossing in Grade Eight, after having had disciplinary problems at my school in Brandon. On my first day at Tanner's Crossing I carried an envelope. It had been given to me by the principal in Brandon, Mr. Henderson, with instructions to pass it on to my new principal. I sat down in Mr. Monteith's office while he read the contents. He laughed. “It's a letter from Mr. Henderson,” he said, “telling me that you're trouble and I need to keep you in line.”
Mr. Monteith ripped up the letter and tossed it into the garbage. “You're in a new school,” he said. “You'll be judged by what you do here.”
I was eating out of his hand the rest of the year. If more teachers and administrators had followed his example the school system would have been immensely better off. He was a wonderful man.
My sympathies to your family.
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Barb Radford Monteith Oct 19, 2009
It was a little weird having my dad as my Principal but he was so darn good at it that it really never was a problem.
Thanks to everyone for their memory contributions!
Student at Tanner's Crossing in Minnedosa, MB
Michelle Jasper Apr 14, 2009
My brother Ted Kowal advised of John's passing today and I was touched by the fact he is in touch with high school classmates.
I remember Mr. Montheith being a very stong, fair yet firm principal who always took time to share thoughts and concerns with all students. Not to mention, he was the best looking person in authority in our school during my time as a student!
Barb, I remember you as a sincere, pretty and intelligent student ahead of me whom I often admired in school. I graduated in 1981 and have been living in Richmond, BC for the past 15 years. Would love to connect at some point.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Barb Radford Monteith (Apr 16, 2009)
My Memory-Marilyn Gadsby
Marilyn Grant Gadsby Apr 13, 2009
John was a little older than most of us novice teachers. I remember his sitting in the staff room lost in thought, somewhat remote and reserved. I also remember his being a gentleman with beautiful manners.
As a kid growing up near Virden I remember his father. His father drove a beautiful white Thurnderbird which would glide slowly through the streets.
My sympathies to you all. I am sorry you lost your parents at such an early age.