BOWER, Russell Edwin; Passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in the early afternoon of July 2nd at Langley Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Violet, and sisters Jessie, Ida and Chloris. Survived by children Barbara, Jim, Margaret and David, grandson Jeremy, sister Olive, and many relatives and friends. Russell was born on September 10th, 1916 and was raised in the prairie town of Veteran, Alberta. He served in the navy during WWII aboard the HMCS Edmunston and at the naval base in Esquimalt. He married Violet on February 14th, 1943 and after the war they eventually moved to North Burnaby, which was home to the family for many years and where Russ enjoyed a long career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver. After retirement Russ and Vi moved to Langley in 1980. Following the loss of Violet in 2006, he continued a healthy, active and independent life for his remaining years. He was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 17th at 2:00 pm at Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Hwy, Langley. In lieu of flowers, donations to Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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