Passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 23 at Hospice House, surrounded by family.
Bert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Doreen, son York, daughters Bonnie (Don) Haines, Lou (Don) Deskins, sons Jay and Don (Brenda), 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and brother David. Predeceased by his daughter Laurie (Gerry) Gathercole in 1982 and York’s wife Linda in 2010.
Born Oct. 23, 1923 in Cumberland, Ont., Bert joined the RCAF and transferred west in 1943 where he met and married the love of his life. After raising their family in Calgary, Bert and Doreen moved to Kelowna in 1969 where he started his own Chartered Accounting firm of Stewart & Co.
Bert was Past President of Kelowna Rotary Club, Past Treasurer of St Michael and All Angels, and served on the National Board of Anglican Marriage Encounter.
Service to be held on Fri., Jan. 28 at 1:30 pm at St Michael’s Cathedral.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to St Michael’s Building Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com
