Beloved husband of Trish for 64 years, passed suddenly on Jan. 29th.
Proud father of Bradley (Nancy De Vries), and Don (Geri). Loving Grandpa to Sydney (Trent Spencer), Will and Riley (Devyn Gardiner)
Survived by sisters in law Joan Kirkrod (Arnie), Jane Bulloch (Bob)
and Jaslie Gilchrist (Bill). As well as many nieces & nephews here and in New Zealand.
Steve was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Growing up in New Zealand he was an avid Rugby player. He belonged to Scott Patrol Scouting group where all five members became Queen Scouts. In 1958 he headed to England for his O.E. where he met Canadian Trish. They were married in New Zealand in 1959 where they lived for two years before coming to Vancouver. They built their own home in North Vancouver, moving in in Jan. 1964, 60 years ago.
Steve was a framing contractor for Crest Construction for many years, then moved on to framing houses in the British Properties. He retired in 1997. After retirement he volunteered to drive cancer patients to their appointments. Steve & “his bride” travelled extensively.
He had a great sense of humour, was an avid gardener, a stamp collector and voracious reader.
A life well lived and extremely loved.
