Lance Edward Barham

Obituary

Passed on April 25, 2024

Peacefully after a brief illness on April 25th, 2024 at 9:25 pm, Lance passed away in the arms of his wife and daughter at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.

He will be forever missed by the love of his life Grace Barham, daughter Jessica Barham, son- in -law Jeff Grondin, Granddaughter Aubrey, Siblings Scott (Celia) Barham, Mary-Lou (Dan) McKinnon, Fred (Katrin) Barham, Sandy Barham, Barbara (Lyle) Boachers, Sister-in-laws Bernice (Richard) Middlestead, Val Oster and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Predeceased by daughter Whitney Barham, parents Edward and Sheila Barham, Father and Mother-in-law Albert and Ombra Reece, Brother-in-laws Buddy Reece and Jerry Oster and Sister- In- law Jo-anne Reece.

Dad was born June 2nd 1953 and resided in the backwoods of Monominto. Dad excelled in topics of interest in school, he was a gifted writer yet not a gifted speller. Dad had a love for all sports but his favorite was baseball of which he both played and coached. His rural team even won the provincials!

In 1974 Dad took a chance on a blind date and met the love of his life Grace Reece. They bonded quickly over a love of dancing and a similar upbringing and way of life. For Dad it was as close to love at first sight as it gets. Mom a little more cautious would joke that she liked Dad but his Buick Wildcat was the keeper.

2 years later in 1976 Dad and Mom were married. More in line with how things are done now a days they chose to enjoy their 20’s, they spent time camping, fishing and curling with friends. Dad would also begin his career in the Agriculture Industry.

Through his career in 1986 Dad and Mom were given the opportunity to travel to Venezuela. A life changing trip in more ways than one, only 9 months later they would give birth to their first baby girl Whitney followed by Jessica in 1989.

Dad’s career in the Ag industry would span from 1982-2024. He had a true passion for helping farmers and his quick wit and strong work ethic made him well known and successful. He even worked with a couple of farms for over 40 years.

Through the years Dad would dabble in different hobbies and enjoyments. For a little over a year, he wrote an article for the Scratching River Post under the pen name Pete Moss. Dad also was an auctioneer and would host auctions together with my Mom as a side gig. He loved practical jokes, going for drives and finding local rodeos to attend. He was a gifted planner, often making plans for his whole family whether we asked him to or not. Dad also built and owned a beautiful cabin in Lac Du Bonnet with his sister Mary- Lou and husband Dan. Of all hobbies his favorite would be running his team of percherons with his daughter Whitney.

In later years Dad and Mom would retire to Teulon Manitoba where they would build their dream retirement home just down the street from their daughter and son-in-law. They would spend summer days traveling through town on their ATV and evenings sitting on their deck reminiscing. In winters they would enjoy the heat of their wood stove, listening to old time music in the “Shack” they built in their backyard.

In 2018 Dad became a grandpa (Pa) he shared an amazingly close bond with Aubrey they were quite the duo.

Dad was a true family man and was beloved by many.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00 am at the Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Teulon Food Bank.

Special thank you to Dad’s family doctor and friend Mike Loudon and the staff at the Teulon Medical Clinic for their constant care. Also the remarkable efforts of everyone involved at the Selkirk Hospital.

 

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