January 30, 1933 – January 19, 2012
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Len, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease he passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox B.C. January 19, 2012.
Len is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy and 3 sons, Steve (Lee-Ann) Pemberton, B.C, Dave, Gibsons B.C, Ken (Barbi) Halfmoon Bay, B.C and 3 extended family members, Gordon Potter Gibsons, B.C, Micheal Graham Campbell River, B.C, John (Lisa) Graham, Ladysmith, B.C, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 brother Sidney (Elaine) 100 Mile House, 1 sister Nita (Ken), Edmonton, AB, 2 aunts in Alberta and many nieces and nephews.
Len was born in North Vancouver and spent his working career in the logging industry. First as a young man introduced to the many logging camps up and down the coast. He later worked for the BCFS as a timber cruiser for 6-7 years and after successfully passing his log scaling exam he went on to become a BCFS Log Scaler, where he worked outside of Vancouver. Before being stationed in Port Alberni and then transferred to Gibsons, B.C where he retired after 35 years of service. He also worked for Western Forest Services after retiring (for 5 years). He and his wife, Dorothy moved to Courtenay in 2004 where he spent 8 years.
Len enjoyed his outdoor activities with family and friends as well as his many hunting trips especially his hunting trips for years in the Peace River country and enjoying the cabin there. He also enjoyed fishing for salmon and trout. He and his wife spent many winter vacations in Barbados, West Indies, where he made many friends. Len had a great sense of humor and will be missed by friends and family.
Special thanks to Dr. Wiens and Winters for their kindness and compassion, the staff at Glacier View Lodge and Eagle View Manor. E.C.U., you were all very kind to Len.
In lieu of flowers donations in Len’s memory to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of Len’s life will held in 3206 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Robert’s Creek, B.C. at Sunshine Coast Golf Club on February 4, 2012 at 1:00pm.
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