Obituary of FREDERICK HAROLD (SKIP) LYNDS

FREDERICK HAROLD (SKIP) LYNDS

June 15, 1946 – May 20, 2018

Skip Lynds was born in Selkirk, MB, the eldest son of Fred and Mildred (nee Hermanson) Lynds.  He served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps from 1964 – 1972 as a Corporal and Medic.  Upon completion of his military service, he worked at Hazelwood Davis, a wholesale grocer from 1972 – 1977.  Skip always had the desire to help people which led him to the Winnipeg Ambulance Service where he served 27 years until his retirement in 2004.

Skip also belonged to many clubs and organizations to include the Winnipeg Air Show as a Captain of the Army Grounds Displays, the Prairie Command Jeep Club, The Paramedic/Fire Support Group, among many others.  He served as a Peacekeeper for the United Nations during his time in the service which allowed him the Chance to see many countries.  Skip loved children and played Santa Claus for many years.

He is survived by Joy, his wife of 48 years; brothers, Barry (Sandy) Lynds, Winnipeg, Darrell (Linda) Lynds, Minneapolis, MN; nieces, Marcy (Dean) Laird, Winnipeg, Jackie (Trevor) Labossiere, Winnipeg; and brother-in-law Ken (Evelyn) Greer, Winnipeg; nephew Scott (Laura) Greer, Winnipeg, niece Allison (Danny) Staff, Winnipeg.  He also has some great-nieces and nephews, as well as, many honorary nephews and nieces.  Skip also leaves behind many people who were lucky enough to call him a friend.  Skip was preceded in death by his parents and sister Dani; his step-mom Mary and his “Special Lady” his mother-in-law Adrienne.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Lumley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Diabetes Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.