At the age of 85, Tom passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
Predeceased by his first wife Irene, his second wife Lizzie, his sisters Mary and
Ilene, his brothers Fred and Ron, as well as his stepson David.
Tom is survived by his six children Rene (Dan), Tommy (Michelle), Terry (Judy),
Denny (Marla), Rick, and Ken, along with his three step-children Sylvia, Nelly and
Linda Christoph. Tom is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Dad loved to hunt, fish and camp and he passed this love along to all of his
children. Dad loved to tell stories about his hunting and fishing adventures with his
family and friends. These stories usually started with a wink and a smile.
Dad worked at Dockyard before going to work at Yarrows/Victoria
Shipyards. One by one, each one of his boys came to work alongside of him and
now, a third generation is also working there.
Dad instilled a "work hard, play hard" attitude in all of his children and he felt
truly blessed to have the memories of fishing, hunting and camping alongside each
of them.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the Victoria General
Hospital staff for the wonderful care they provided.
At Dad's request, there will be no service. Family will have a private gathering in
the New Year.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Tom's name to the BC
Wildlife Federation.
Rest in peace Dad, we love you.
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