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Larry Buhr
April 12, 1938 - March 5, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">It is with sadness that we announce Larry Buhr passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2017 with his wife Kat by his side. He was born April 12, 1938.<br><br> Surviving Larry are his loving wife Kat, his children Greg (Heather), Jill (Claude Armand) and Derek (Yeo) and grandchildren Iris, Oriane, Hugo and Abigail; and three sisters and four brothers: Norman (Carol); Delores (Paul Chellew); Ken (Lou-Anne); Lorna (Don Braun); Marlene (Bob Wilson); Allen (Catherine); Howard (Francine) and numerous nieces and nephews.<br><br>Larry grew up and went to school in Altona. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc.CE in 1960 and received his Masters degree in 1969. He became a registered Professional Engineer in 1961. He was employed by the Province of Manitoba for four years, then spent 35 years with Dillon before starting his own firm in 2001. In this new career under LAB consulting firm, he provided advice to Regulatory bodies in Manitoba PUB, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories. During those 16 year’s he continued to provide engineering advice service to the Public Utilities Board with respect to hydroelectric issues. He was also a member of the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.<br><br>Larry enjoyed his work in the consulting engineering field and loved his work with the PUB and always felt he could “make a difference”. Frequently he would meet with fellow engineers, accountants or lawyers over lunch to talk about the issues at hand. In fact, he was quite well known within the hospitality industry for his working lunches which could easily extend beyond the lunch hour. To name some of Larry’s favourite places to dine could easily become an endless task. However, let it be known, Larry always had a favourite table waiting for him at many establishments. Thank you for holding the table for him. People knew that if he did not call by 11:30, he either would be late (unlikely) or he’d be dining there the next day. Usually it was a meeting that interfered with his lunch engagements.<br><br>He and Kat spent the last 14 years together. They enjoyed their time together dining out with friends and business associates (friends and business associates soon became one of the same) and vacationing somewhere south in winter. Rarely did they travel to the same island more than once unless it was Cuba or Turks and Caicos. When Kat would be keeping herself busy biking around the islands, Larry would be back at the resort sketching, reading or just resting with a beverage. That was his idea of a holiday: rest. <br><br>Larry loved golf and had been a member at Rossmere for a while before becoming a member at Niakwa. After Larry met Kat, she soon became a member at Niakwa and, together, they spent many hours on or off the golf course. Whether they played golf or just went there to eat or shop, they could frequently be found at Niakwa. In his younger years, Larry enjoyed curling until work got in the way. Later, he took up extreme Sudoku when he needed a break. Suduko was very enjoyable as long as it posed a challenge to him. <br><br>Larry enjoyed his children and always supported their endeavours in life. If Derek was into hockey, so was his dad. If Greg wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a musician, his dad supported him. If Jill decided to switch hobbies, her dad supported her. He did whatever he could for his children well into their adulthood. All three of his children blessed him with amazing grandchildren. It is a shame that he missed hearing young Hugo say after his grandpa passed on, “I got two goals for you grandpa” when playing soccer in Colombia. His grandchildren will miss him. <br><br>The Buhr family wishes to thank the staff and doctors at St. Boniface Hospital for their dedication and compassion while he was in their care. Larry being Larry was not a fan of hospitals so he wanted out as soon as he arrived via ambulance. His wife had barely left the house when he called her and said that he wanted to leave the hospital. Shortly thereafter he made an executive decision that he’d only be staying for a day. Within 24 hours, less a minute or two, Larry had passed away. My husband did it his way. He was a very private person. And he remained private right to the end. <br><br>One thing about my husband that was not very private, he was known for his brilliance. I am sure that some PUB and Hydro members are still wondering how Larry came to that conclusion. Give yourself time. Larry was also a man of few words. However, when he spoke, people listened. Larry was even known by most as a gentle giant. A man who never demanded respect, he just had it.<br> <br><br>May you rest in eternal peace my love, forever yours, Kat. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Perhaps when we are ready to raise a glass, it would be nice / appropriate to have a celebration of his life. Special thanks to Ken who supported Kat and Larry and to his lovely wife Lou-Anne. Thank you.<br><br></div>