Michael Shortreed Driver

Mike was born on a mess table at RCAF Claresholm Alberta, to Rolson Gordon and Marion Emily Driver. He grew up in the greater Toronto area, graduating from Oakwood Collegiate. Michael spent summers cottaging at his beloved Sand Lake, developing a great appreciation for the outdoors and being on the water which he shared passionately with his children. The first half of Mike’s adult life in Ontario saw him flying, skiing, working and starting a family. Mike was a devoted family man to his three younger sisters, and then to his first wife ‘Trixie’ Carroll followed shortly by their three children Patty, Gord, and Cindy.

During this time Mike traveled to British Columbia, to study Forest Products at BCIT, graduating to become a lumber broker. This choice would eventually move him and his family permanently to the West Coast.

Michael was widowed and re-married Susan Marie LaBerge, settling in North Vancouver, BC to raise the family. Once in BC Mike pursued his career in the lumber trade, became an avid skier, sailor, and later in life a classic car enthusiast. Cap’t Mikey and his First Mate SueSue spent countless hours sailing and navigating the West Coast as long-standing members of Eagle Harbor Yacht Club. Mike had a ton of accomplishments in his life but none made him more proud than the ones who will fondly remember him

as Grandpa Mike: Josie and Jacob Patterson; Benjamin, Nicholas, Jessica, and Kaylie Driver. He was a

hilarious and loving Grandfather, an uncle to many, and a friend to all.

Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Lynn Driver, mother Marion Emily Shortreed, Wife “Trixie” Beatrice

Hazel Carroll, father Rolson Gordon, and dogs Shillelagh Sergeant, Barney, Willy, Nick, Hershey and

Cayenne.

Survived by wife Susan Driver (LaBerge), son Gordon Driver (wife Leina, children - Ben, Nick, Jessica

and Kaylie), daughter Cynthia Patterson (husband Tim, children - Josie and Jacob), and his sisters,

Susan Driver, Elizabeth Driver (husband Edwin Rouse, children - Alex, Michael), and Heather Driver

(husband Roger Kerslake, children - Devon, Adam and Gordon).

RIP Mikey The Great!

In Michael’s honor ADOPT A DOG!

or donate to Lionsgate Hospital Foundation/Berkley Care Centre, The Alzheimers Society or your local SPCA or dog rescue❤