December 22, 1927 ~ November 1, 2019 (age 91)

Predeceased by his wife, Laura; parents, Fred and Martha; siblings,Tony, John, Sam, Jim, Annie and Margaret.

He left behind a family who loved him dearly.  Survived by daughters, Laureen (Howie) and Louise (Chris); grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as siblings, Tina, Irene, Fred, Polly, Marie (Gino), and Fanny (Jim).  Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Dad worked for many years at Rayner & Bracht and farmed all his life with his grandson, Tyler always there to help.  Growing up he enjoyed the rodeo circuit with his brother, Fred and exercised horses at a race track.  As a young man he traveled by horse from Port Alberni to the Gang Ranch in Northern BC for employment.  Dad was an inventor who created many one of a kind pieces of machinery and tools using only what he had on the farm.  He was a smart man who lived a simple life.

A Memorial  Tea will be held in his honour from 11:30 to 1:30 on Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at Beaver Creek Community Hall.  Please bring your special memories and, if you wish, we can have them read for you.

Condolences through https://www.yatesmemorial.ca/

• Date : 2019-11-01