Roger Emmitt Eakin passed away April 23, 2012 at his residence in Oliver, B.C. He was born April 27, 1924 in Oakridge, Lane County, Oregon. Immigrated to Canada at the age of one where he lived and worked mostly in the Cariboo, North Thompson area. Was married to his wife Ruby for 45 years until the time of her passing. Originally cleared and built “Lac des Roches” (currently known as Eagle Island) fishing resort, in the Bridge Lake area. Roger was an active member of the Lion’s Club in Little Fort, as well as an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping alike. Was well respected in all of his communities of residence.
Roger was predeceased by his wife Ruby, brother Jim, sister Emaline, and is survived by his sister Verneta Bruce of Hinton, Alberta; son Robert (Bob) Rowan, wife Jennifer of Nanaimo, B.C.; daughter Loraine Pearson, spouse Peter of Oliver, B.C.; and four grandchildren: Gladys, Linda, Robert Rowan and Curtis Pearson, all of their respective communities.
No service will be held at this time.
A private family celebration will be held at a future date.