Jan 8, 1924 - June 7, 2014
Albert was born in Ontario on Jan 8, 1924 and passed away at VGH on June 7, 2014. Albert was 90 years old. Albert was predeceased by his wife Betty, and son Alan.
Survived by his loving partner Iris Cook, His 3 children, Ken (Betty) of Agassiz, Daughter Alberta, (Birdie) of Sidney and John (Cathy) of Sooke.
Iris’s children Douglas (Kelly), Barbara (Rod), & Calvin (Katherine). He also leaves 13 grand children and 5 great grand children. Albert’s passing will leave a great void in the lives of his family and friends.
Albert loved life. He loved working, fishing, hunting, horse racing, travelling and later in life he enjoyed skiing, biking and gardening. He lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed every minute of it. Albert will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
No service upon request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the prostate cancer society, or the Sooke Hospice
Albert’s last prayer!!
I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray.
When in the Lord’s great landing net and peacefully asleep,
That in His mercy I be judged
BIG ENOUGH TO KEEP!