Ralph Jeffrey McClure

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ralph Jeffrey McClure on March 29, 2022 at the age of 86 years. He left us, surrounded by family, to join his beloved wife Joan and children Danny and Tammy in Heaven.

Ralph will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his three Daughters, Darlene McClure, Cindy Peterson (Robert), and Kelly Greskiw (David), Daughter-in-law Karen McClure and Son-in-law Tim Lanouette. Ralph will be deeply missed by his Grandchildren Scott Lindell, Samantha Lindell (Paul Marion), Joanie Mehmedov, Ralph Mehmedov (Shelly Vedres), Ali Mehmedov, Jeffrey McClure, Jessica McClure (Ryan Rousin), Crystal Disbrowe (Dale Bergstrom), Marcel Lanouette (Joselyn Snow), Benjamin Greskiw (David Vo) and Jack Greskiw (Faith English). He will also be missed by his Great Grandchildren Owen, Reese, Beckett, Thea, Hadley, Maddex, Madison, Nicolas, Adrianna, Tony, Julien, Boston, Holly, Sadie, Devon, Jada-Lynn, Haily, Nicalis and Alexzander.

Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife Joan McClure, Son Danny McClure, Daughter Tammy Lanouette, his Parents William and Margaret McClure, Brothers William McClure, Walter McClure and Sister-in-law Margaret McClure.

Ralph met and married his true love, Joan, in 1954. Together they built a life and raised five children, numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He had immense love for his family and all his adopted family members. Ralph began his career as a Firefighter with the City of Winnipeg Fire Department in 1957. He was known in the department for his bravery, adventurous spirit, and wrestling, where he earned the nickname, “Tiger". He had a true love and commitment for his job, community and most especially his family and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow at Glen Eden Cemetery, 4477 Main St, West Saint Paul.

A special thank you to Elana and Albert Petriew for all the love and support you have given Ralph and his family.

Thank you to the amazing staff at Beacon Hill Lodge for all the love and care you provided Ralph. A special thank you to Alexis Carlin for being his Ray of Sunshine during cloudy covid days.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Winnipeg Firefighters Burn Fund, http://www.burnfundmb.ca/donations/ would be appreciated.