It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Barney, on Sunday, August 17, 2014.
Born in Vancouver on January 21, 1931, Barney grew up raising mink in Burnaby with his family. As an adult, he drove ore trucks for Giant Mascot Mines out of Hope and also worked for Columbia Trailer in Burnaby and Goddard Trucking in Langley. In 1970 he and his wife Jean moved to Langley to raise their growing family, building up a small hobby farm until 1985, when they moved into their dream retirement home at the 108 Mile Ranch.
Dad was active in the Willoughby Saddle Club, 108 Mile Lions Club, and the Property Owners’ Association. Dad’s passions were family, camping, fishing and hunting. After Jean’s passing in 2000, Dad met a wonderful life partner Jennie Middlemass. They travelled to Vietnam a few times and enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the U.S. visiting both their families.
Barney was predeceased by his wife Jean and son-in-law Mike. He is survived by his son Rick (Claire), his daughters: Debbie and Sandi (John), his grandchildren: David (Zuri), Kori (DJ), Brian (Lindi), Christine, Katie, Taylor and Leah; and his three great-grandchildren: Emily, Austin and Michael.
A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the 108 Mile Ranch Community Centre, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, B.C.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com