George Allan Hunter

May 12, 1933 – Nov. 29, 2020

With family members at his side, George Allan Hunter, 87, passed peacefully Nov. 29, 2020, at VGH near his home on Bowen Island, B.C. George was immensely proud to still “have all his marbles” at the end.

George was born in Regina, SK, May 12, 1933. His family moved to the Qu'Appelle Valley and then to Winnipeg where George grew up and spent his early summers fishing and exploring outdoors at the family cottage.

George finished high school in Calgary, where he met his first and only love, Sheila. They married at St. Joseph’s in 1956 and raised five, loving daughters. George completed his post-secondary studies at SAIT, while also working in the construction industry.

In 1956, George and Sheila built their first home at Chestermere Lake, AB.

In 1965, George and family moved to West Vancouver, B.C. He designed and built their first family home and grew what would become a long and successful career as a respected quantity surveyor and specification writer for renowned architects. George and Sheila retired to Bowen in 1991.

George’s passion for drawing and timber construction was reflected in his designs. His strong hands-on work ethic informed and taught his daughters well. He especially liked to organize work parties.

On Bowen, George and his family enjoyed swimming, beach parties, boating, fishing, and water skiing. George was enormously proud developing the property and creating the legacy of Hunter Park.

In winter, George and Sheila travelled to the deserts in California and Arizona, where they, their daughters and families enjoyed the sun. George played tennis until age 84.

People were naturally drawn to George, thanks to his big and welcoming personality, his sense of humor, authenticity, solid character, and unwavering honesty. George maintained strong, lifelong friendships. He garnered a captive audience when singing the birthday song and “What a wonderful world”.

George will be forever remembered by his wife, Sheila; their five daughters, Bonnie Hunter-James (Mark), Susan Eder, Elizabeth Hunter-Jones (Greg), Sheila Hunter-Tubic (Goran) and Georgina Hunter (Dave Weir); grandchildren Clayton, Erik, Lewie, Charlie, Cameron, Ella, Emma, Hunter and Georgina; great-grandchildren Nathan and Sydney; a sister, Mary, and brother Walter; nieces and nephews. Contact Sheila: [email protected]

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