Obituary of WILLIAM (BIFF) FLISS

WILLIAM (BIFF) FLISS July 22, 1928 – December 21, 2013 Peacefully on December 21, 2013, Biff passed away at Middlechuch Personal Care Home at the age of 85. Biff will be greatly missed by his two children, son Clark (Aji), step grandchildren Brennan & Lindsey, and daughter Allison Farbiak (Ed); many nieces and nephews and special nephew Glenn Olnick (Wynne) and family. Biff was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eve in 1994, father John and mother Rose, sisters Kay Gildert (Thomas), Emma Olnick (Martin), and Nancy Lobay (Stanley). Biff was born and schooled in East Kildonan. He excelled in sports, especially football. In 1949 – 1951 he was selected to play with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (#64) as a full back. In 1952 he played with the Norwood/St. Boniface Legionaries, who went on to be inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Football and the Blue Bombers were his passion watching every game and season he could. In 1952 he married Eve, and lived in Elmwood and then East Kildonan. They spent most of their summers at their cottage at Hillside Beach. Biff and Eve also loved to travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for many years to escape the winter cold. Dad’s passion was carpentry. He built many things, but his greatest accomplishment was building the family cottage at Hillside Beach. He and Eve enjoyed the special times at the lake with family and friends. He was a gentle giant who was always there to help out when needed. Biff retired from Controlled Environments in 1992 where he worked in the Refrigeration Dept. and then as Shop Foreman. Biff’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff & nurses (both past and present) on B1 at Middlechurch P.C.H. for all their care over the years and especially in his final hours. He treasured you all and appreciated your friendship. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Winnipeg, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3