George Edward Brost

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear father George Edward Brost on April 19th 2014 at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC at the age of 75. Dad had simply an amazing life. He was born on January 2nd, 1939, and after leaving the family farm in Medicine Hat Alberta, dad served in the RCMP for 27 years, and started a family. Then, as he had a very strong work ethic, dad had another career of 14 years with The Worker’s Compensation Board of British Columbia. This job provided him with more time at home where he loved to grow vegetables, and keep the family house and grounds immaculate. He was so good at it, although his choice of work clothes were often the topic of “what is he thinking?” You see, dad didn’t like to throw things away, and would commonly use things until there was little or nothing left. He had that focused German sense of value. Some would call it “cheap”. Dad would say, “No. Frugal”. After his retirement, dad thoroughly enjoyed various activities, he was an avid and accomplished lawn bowler both at home in White Rock, and in Sun City West Arizona where he enjoyed spending his winter months. Also, when he was able, he simply loved watching his grandchildren play minor hockey, skate and participate in many various sports. In his younger years, dad was an accomplished fast-pitch baseball player, and although he never played hockey, was a respected coach both in minor hockey, and for the RCMP’s men’s team. As well as, youth baseball and men’s fast pitch. Dad simply knew how to direct people to make them the best they could be. And boy! Could he shoot a great game of pool. Golf? Not so much, but he’d try. He is survived by his wife Coreen and children Roderick (Brost), Stacey (Whalley) and Bradley (Brost), daughter in law Seongmee (Brost), grandchildren Brody (Whalley), Sebastian and Alexander (Brost). Brothers Lance Brost, Jim Brost. Sisters Irene Sadler, Ruby Mock, Florence Koenig, Shirley Elhart and their families. As well as step-children Paul (Hague) and Denise (Hague-Schneider), and step grand children Denyell and Brenden (Schneider), and William and Hunter (Hague). He was pre-deceased by parents Edward and Ida (Brost), brother’s Alan and Gary (Brost), and his step-daughter Charlotte (Kluftinger), and is remembered by the mother of his children Anne Kerr, and the McKenzie, Ireland, and Amelio families. Dad had many friends, and was always keen to sit, talk and listen to just about anyone; he was excellent at giving advice. All those that knew him well easily came to admire his modest, low key demeanor, and his tireless hobby of finding humor in almost anything; dad loved a good joke. Dad was simply one of the best people a person could know. Such a great man we have lost. He is gone, but will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 1-3 PM on May 10th 2014 at the White Rock Lawn Bowling Club, 1079 Dolphin Street, White Rock, B.C. Dad will later be interred at RCMP Depot Regina SK. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the RCMP Veterans’ Vancouver Division.

(604-271-3051 or [email protected] ).

JANUARY 2, 1939 - APRIL 19, 2014

BROST

GEORGE EDWARD

Rest in Peace Dad, Rest

Arrangements under the direction of Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, Surrey, BC.