Arthur Clinton Decker
March 23,
1942 – October 23, 2014
It is with
profound disbelief and sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of
Arthur Clinton (Clint) Decker, in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2014,
in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 72 years.
Left to forever
cherish Clint’s memory are his mother, Hilda; brothers Glen (Sylvia) and Doug;
nieces and nephews Jennifer, Heidi (Michel), Sara (Alex), Adam (Jaimi), Matthew
(Tracie), Amanda (Justus); as well as by numerous cousins and family friends.
The family would also like to give special mention to Rita. Clint was predeceased
by his father, Cec Decker.
While Clint had
an intellectual disability with its attendant limitations, he worked hard at
everything he did. Clint tried to please, and never disappointed anyone.
He grew up in Deer Lodge, attending school at a
time when there were few supports for children with his disability. As a result, Clint kept falling behind and
these were difficult years for him, but as he did throughout his life, Clint
persevered, never missing a single day of school, and he acquired impressive
basic skills. Linwood School principal Mr. Wallace is fondly remembered for his
watchful support.
Clint always
liked to stay busy, and in October, 1962, he began working at ARC Industries,
which later became Versatech, and, later still, ImagineAbility. When he turned
65, Clint actually retired for a few days, but he soon became bored and went
back to work, a testament to the wonderful, supportive people who operate ImagineAbility
and to the special community of persons who work there. Every year, his favorite event was the annual
ImagineAbility Dinner and Dance.
When Clint wasn’t at work, he still typically
kept busy, helping out at home in any way he could. Even when Clint was
“relaxing”, he could be found painstakingly doing thousand-piece jigsaw puzzles
and other projects, completing countless word-search books, and reading novels,
a hobby he took up only recently. He
also enjoyed watching hockey on TV.
Clint could always
count on the support, love and devotion of his parents, who took him on Florida
vacations and to points across Canada, and who always made sure Clint got to
his many activities, including swimming and bowling. He also liked watching Dad
curl, and when golf clubs still allowed it, he was a darned fine caddy.
Clint was a quiet, gentle soul, and while he is
no longer with us physically, his family will carry his spirit with us forever.
Clint is loved.
On Friday,
October 21, 2014, a luncheon to honor the memory of Clinton Decker will be held
at 10:30 a.m. in ImagineAbility, 500 Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB, near Polo
Park Shopping Centre.
The family would
like to thank the wonderful paramedics who tried so hard to bring Clint back to
us.
In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that interested persons instead offer support in
Clint’s name to the Versatech Charitable Foundation and their work for people
with intellectual disabilities.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel
& Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of
arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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