Captain George Stanley Schober

Just before the outbreak of WWII, the family left and emigrated to Toronto, arriving in January, 1940.

After high school, George joined the Canadian Navy as a Midshipman and was sent for Naval Officer training in Greenwich, England.

He served during WWII and actively in the Korean War. He served a total of 48 years in the Canadian Navy (regular and reserve). In his second career, he was a Master Mariner in the Merchant Marine.

In 1954, George married Daphne Bissett and enjoyed almost 70 years of a very happy marriage. Daphne and George had many travel adventures throughout the world.

They had three children, Tim (Lisa), Stephen (Pam) and Diane (Steve), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many Australian terriers.

George was always a gentleman. He was very knowledgeable with a keen interest in history, geography, world events and blessed with an incredibly accurate memory. An extrovert and always happy to chat. A dedicated family man, proud Canadian and our patriarch. He will be sorely missed.

No funeral service by George’s request. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be sent to First Open Heart Society of BC, Tetra Society of North America (Victoria), or Power to Be (Victoria).