Chester Murdock Green

was born on November 8th, 1944, in Port Simpson, BC, and passed away on September 14th, 2023, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 78 years.

Chester will be remembered most for his kind and easy-going personality by all who knew him. He treated everyone with the utmost respect they deserved and lent a helping hand to those in need.

It was in Vancouver that he received his certificate in the Baking and Pastry Arts at VCC. He made two wedding cakes, one for my brother Roddy in Kitimat and one for our niece Lisa in Prince Rupert. He made them in Vancouver and packed them aboard the plane with help from a fellow passenger who was flying to the same location. They were huge and stunning to see.

Chester is predeceased by his parents Edna & Murdock Green; siblings Percy Green, Frances Johnson, Fanny Shorson, Sally Knott & Tilly Sankey. He is survived by siblings Barbara, Roddy, Judy, Margaret and Sandra plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

BARBARA MURRAY (Sister)

A fond memory of Chester was when he first traveled by Pacific Railway to Vancouver on October 17th, 2014, and my husband & I picked him up. We thought he’d just have a couple of suitcases with him, but we were shocked to see that he had at least 30 bags and boxes with him! Nevertheless, we were happy to see him and after all the bear hugs we gathered his stuff to load it onto our Truck.

As we were loading the Truck a guy came running out, looked at Chester’s pile and grabbed a bag saying it was his. Chester wasn’t trying to steal it but because he had so many bags, we just grabbed it thinking it was his. I laugh when I think about it because the guy walked away in a huff not believing a word we said about the mistake while we were all apologizing.

Another memory of Chester was when Ed and I were living in the West End, Chester would often come over for a visit. One time he came over, and as he sat down, he said, “You won’t believe what I did!” I said What! He said, “You won’t believe it!” I kept saying WHAT! Tell me! Finally, he said, “I ate 10 lbs of hamburger yesterday!” He quickly followed it up with “But not all at once!” He was so stressed about it that he vowed to join Overeaters Anonymous. I don’t think he ever did though! I told my siblings about it, and we teased him every chance we got!

MARGARET HANSON (Sister)

Story #1

Trinity was at Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and Chester was one of the Contact person(s) along with my sisters Barb and Sandra. Trinity would phone him up crying. “Uncle” she would say crying and right away Chester was on the next bus, to see her. My niece Katrina sent pics of them all playing a game with Trinity. Chester loved playing games and loved making up his own rules! On one of the visits, Kat was helping Trinity with the game (Pay Day). Chester glared at Kat and said quit helping her. I thought to myself “Oh no”. But he was gentle and didn’t get mad. He doesn’t like losing! LOL. Love you Brother.

Katrina, our niece, said it was so funny because he kept looking at the rule book as he thought they were lying.

Story #2

Chester not only made my brother Roddy’s wedding cake but he was also his Best Man. He was paired up with a Kitamaat girl who was Lorraine’s Maid of Honor. He held onto the Maid of Honor’s hand while walking in with her but was walking so fast he dragged her along. She had to practically run to keep up with him.

JUDY COOPER (Sister)

My remembrance of Chester was when The Great Tsunami of 1964 hit Anchorage, Alaska. We all had to go to our older sister Sally’s place which was situated on a high hill. We hired a Truck and loaded it up with our belongings. The first thing that we grabbed was our chamber pot (ma̱'on in our Sm’algyax langue) and Chester would always laugh and remind me of it.

Another time was when he was logging and bought us all fur coats. He was so kind-hearted to us sisters and everyone else. He had such big heart and loved us all.

ANGEL COOPER (Niece)

I was traveling by the Medical Bus to Vancouver my Mom and Angel Jr. Lil’ Angel as she had an appointment with the Children's Hospital. Along the way, we stopped at Cash Creek for a bite to eat. I bought a Hamburger Deluxe but couldn't finish it so thought I’d save it for Uncle Chester. We got there and gave it to him. He took a bite while asking me where I got it from. I told uncle I bought it at Cash Creek but he thought I said last week. He said, “I don't want old burgers!” I said I bought it in Cash Creek not last week! It was so funny I still laugh when I think about it.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. Phone 604-255-5444.