It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mike McLellan at the Kelowna Hospice House. Born in Cranbrook BC, Mike is survived by his wife Dawn(Neale), sister Ginger(Gerry) daughters Corrie-Dawn (Kevin), Chelsea (Jeff), Kathy, and son Mike. He leaves behind 9 grandchildren whom love and miss him dearly.
In his early years Mike worked as a blacksmith at Cominco in Kimberley, then went on to be President of the United Steelworkers Union and later moved to Vancouver with his family in 1986 to work for the WCRB.
In 2010 Mike received a heart transplant after a long battle with heart disease.
He was an avid collector of many things and a baseball enthusiast. He enjoyed playing as well as coaching, and many still know him as "Coach." Mike was a great man with a huge heart and will be honored and missed by those who knew him.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date in time
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com.
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299