Predeceased by wife Verna (1977), daughter Elizabeth Jane (1996).
He is survived by sons Dan of Kelowna and Daryll (Janine) of Trail, daughters Elaine Khadikin and Linda Ellis-Toddington (Darrel) of Nelson, grandchildren Ara, Darrin, (Elizabeth), Drew and Madison, (Daryll) Sharman, Michael (Linda) brothers Nick Khadikin of South Slocan, Mike of Nelson and Walter of Vernon.
Cremation has taken place. No service by request.