John died on March 5th after a slow period of decline, the result of a stroke 10 years ago. He was predeceased by his first wife, Fran (Leeming) and survived by wife Ann (Samuell), his four children Kim (Steve), Mike (Suzanne), Jean (Boone) and Michelle (Bruce) six grandkids and 2 great grandkids.
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, John moved to Calgary to begin working with Air Canada. After living in Victoria, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary again, John finished his career in Edmonton where he retired after a much enjoyed 38 years with the airline. He met and married Ann and they moved back to the Island to enjoy retirement life.
John loved socializing with good friends and food, good booze, a roaring fire, lots of stories and jokes. He loved to travel and read and he had many life long friends. With much diligent practice he became a mediocre golfer.
His ashes will be scattered by family. Please hoist a glass (of what-ever) to his memory.