Ralph H. Bunker

Ralph was predeceased by his parents James and Louisa, brother Jack, sisters Margaret and Leona, brother and sister-in-law Denis & Pat Girvin. Survived by his wife of 68 years Jean (Nee Girvin), daughter Leslie (Brampton), son Grant (Vancouver) Grandsons Mark (Jane) Toronto, Michael (Amita) Winnipeg and the love of his life Great Granddaughter Emily Jean (Toronto). Nieces Diane (Terry), Janny (Bruce), Stacey (Troy) (California), Denise (John) Oyster River, Paddy (Kyle) and nephews Ross (Liz) Esquimalt and Terence (California). Many Great, Great-Great, and Great-Great-Great nieces and nephews, and many loving cousins from across Canada and the US.

Ralph (known to many as Hank or Bunk) grew up in East Calgary and went to Cliff Bungalow, Colonel Walker and Western Canada High schools. He played hockey for the Calgary Minor Hockey Association, the Oil League (both hockey (MVP) and baseball) and Major Men’s Softball. Later in life Ralph took up golf with a passion. His work life began in the oil business and changed to sales. He worked for Gypsum Lime and then moved to Vancouver with Fiberglas Canada (now Owens Corning). He remained with Fiberglas for 30 years. Ralph changed residences from Vancouver, Victoria, Coquitlam, Kelowna and North Delta. Finally he retired to Qualicum Beach in 1994, where he met many new and wonderful friends and neighbours. Ralph spent several years being a Snow Bird in California and traveling in his motorhome.

All through his life children were Ralph’s main concern, making sure children received the best there was to offer. Ralph was a lifelong volunteer. He was a Jaycee and volunteered in many functions including the Calgary Stampede, Calgary Grey Cup Committee and was the liaison when the Cup was played in Vancouver. He coached Babe Ruth baseball in Victoria (Bruce Twamley, Norm Baker), Minor Lacrosse Saanich (Gold Medal Team Provincials Tyke Division) and Novice Division in Coquitlam. He volunteered for Junior B Hockey in North Delta. He was a member of the Elks #589 (BPOE) Brotherhood helping hard of hearing children and the Qualicum Legion #76. Ralph was a member of the Eaglecrest and Arrowsmith Golf Clubs.

Ralph was a people person who loved life and his family. A Celebration of Life is planned for January. Ralph’s family would like to thank his doctors and the Oceanside Urgent Care and Health Centre, particularly the wonderful staff of the wound clinic. Donations in Ralph’s memory could be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the BC Cancer Foundation or charity of your choice.

LOVED YOU YESTERDAY, LOVE YOU STILL, ALWAYS HAVE, ALWAYS WILL