Thomas Edwin Endean

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Thomas/Tom “Papa” has left us for that gold medal game on heaven ice on February 2, 2022 at the age of 82 yrs. He was surrounded by his loving wife Barb of 59 yrs-(60 yrs on June 9) and his daughters.

Tom was born in Last Lake, AB July 19, 1939. He was #6 in a line up of 9. He spent his youth in Kamloops BC -met Barb-married-started a family and moved to Prince George in 1970-he said “only 2 yrs guys” and here we are 52 yrs later -this is Papa’s home now.

He was so incredibly passionate about hockey, fishing, hunting with his brothers, Big 6 ball, all racquet sports-clearly he was a fan of all sports. He was a member of the PG Oldtimers Hockey team for several years-shared many stories from his travels with his hockey buddies. That is one thing Papa did well-tell a story-100 times over. He loved to spend plenty of his time at Ness Lake surrounded by his family and friends. Tom was a business man-moving to the North when it was booming-managing/owning a mobile home company from 1970-1985. He was instrumental in the expansion of Northern BC with being able to provide housing to the many employers who were bringing their families to the North. He later evolved into a realtor for over 40+ years-working for Pace Realty & Remax until his retirement. He loved to travel-Hawaii was his favorite. As well he took such joy in travelling with Barb to watch their son Craig play during his hockey career.

He taught many of us the patience, the confidence, the courage to grow, to succeed-whether it was the right way or ‘Papas’ way. He is pre-deceased by his mother Marjorie and father Morley Endean, brothers Stanley (Cork), Norman (Butch), and sister Rose. His surviving siblings Mal-Marg-Vic-Patsy-Ken will sadly miss and forever remember their brother. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb, children Mark (Angela), Anita (Dean), Shelly (Larry) & Craig (Kris), and his grandchildren Amy (Steve), Carla (Scott), Adam, Taylar (Alex), Kristopher (Yohta), Graham (Austyn), Kyanna (Dave), Carly and great grand-children Elita, Luka, Easton, Severyn, Ezra, Brinley, Eva, Maya, Deklan and baby Teichroeb (soon to be with us). For every storm there is a rainbow.

He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. As a family we have chosen to honour and celebrate his life at a later date.

One of Papa’s saying was “I’ll give you a nickel, if you grab me a beer”. Our nickel jars are full Papa.

A life well lived is a beautiful legacy. We will miss him-he will forever be lovingly remembered.

In lieu of flowers please forward donations to Prince George Rotary Hospice.