He is survived by sons Gary (Susan) Thomas and Clinton (Shannon) Thomas, daughter Helga (Troy) Sheppard, grandchildren: Ashley (Christopher) Stewart, Larissa Thomas, Coletin Thomas, Sahara Thomas, Lindsay (Nicholas) Merrimen, Jared Bosse, Ryan (Nicole) Bosse and great-grandchildren: Isaiah, Nathan, Michael, Tristan, Blair and Elia.
Vic loved golf, horse riding, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was a professional jockey for 25 years and when he retired from being a jockey he worked at Knight Trailers for 20 years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Heritage Alliance Church, 3440 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Holmberg House in Abbotsford, and a special thanks to the staff and doctors.
Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home, Abbotsford, BC.