Albert George Stephens

Saskatchewan born and longtime resident of Kamloops and Vancouver Albert George Stephens (VE7 YF) died of a sudden cardiac event in Kamloops on Sept. 16, 2014 at age 89 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his daughters Marilyn (Arnie) Kidner of Kamloops and Robbin Stephens of Surrey, his grandchildren Joanna (Henry) Weindhardt, Corey Szy, Allan (Olivia) Kidner, and Arnott Kidner, his great grandchildren Elyssa and Daniel Weinhardt and expected baby Kidner, as well as many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy, great granddaughter Kaitlyn Weinhardt and sister Rose Bonish.

George was a radio officer in the Merchant Marines, and an active HAM Radio operator and volunteer of ESS. He retired from BC Tel after 39 years having held various jobs in CT&S, Engineering, Plant and Network in the BC Lower mainland and BC Interior. His humour and good nature will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with the Very Reverend Louise Peters officiating.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of B.C.