May 17, 1923 - Apr 16, 2018
We say goodbye to our dad, George, after 94 years of a life well lived. Dad was predeceased by his wife Delia of 68 years and his daughter Simone.
Born on May 17, 1923 in Nelson B.C., he grew up with his 3 sisters: Babs, Dora and Lucille. After graduating George enlisted in the Air Force, and then made his home in Vancouver with mom and his four daughters.
While in Vancouver, he drove a city bus for BC Electric for 22 years and also was a taxi owner/operator of Advance cabs. Years later his entrepreneurial spirit brought the family to Balfour BC where they owned and operated the Rainbow Resort. A short time later, he followed a dream of owning a bar and opened "The Rainbow Room" where the locals and tourists would come to hang out with friends.
Dad loved the operations of a tourist-based business and thrived on keeping his customers happy. He also loved spending time fishing, travelling and golfing. Dad and mom eventually moved back to the coast where family dinners, watching sports. and dabbling in the stock market kept him busy in his final years.
Dad is survived by his daughters Denise (John), Michelle, Renee (Jerry), and Suzanne (James). He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Tracy, Rochelle, Christopher, Tyson, Lindsay, Dylan, and Wyatt, and his 6 great grandchildren. Dad led a rich and colourful life and will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family and all who knew him.
A catholic service in memory of dad will be held on April 25th, 9 am at Star of the Sea Parish, 1153 Fir Street White Rock BC.