Lynn Powelson

Predeceased by his wife Trudy in 2009 as well as parents David and Genevieve Powelson and 9 of his 11 siblings.

Lynn leaves behind daughters Diana (Robert)Tooze, Comox, Terry (Brian) Constable and Karen (Larry) Salyn, Port Alberni. He also leaves grand-daughters Barbara, Wendy, Christine and their families which include 8 great-grandchildren Alicia, Brenden, Jacob, Hayden, Maya, Joshua, Jacob and Jared. Sister Donna Caillet of Cedar and brother Robert of Edmonton as well as sister-in-law Donna (Clarence) Silvius of Port Alberni.

Lynn was born in Raymond, Alberta. During his younger years he and his siblings helped on the family farm, he was also a jockey and won several races. An accomplishment he was very proud of. A World War II Veteran, Lynn joined the RCNVR and was sent overseas aboard the “Queen Mary”, assigned to the Corvette – “HMCS Lunenburg” as a stoker. He met his wife Trudy in Prince Rupert and they were married in North Vancouver in 1945 where daughter Diana was born. Lynn got a job at the APL sawmill which later became the APD in Port Alberni where he relocated his family and Terry and Karen were born. When Lynn retired from the APD he worked for several years with his son-in-law Larry at his motorcycle shop where he helped with the tire changes and aptly earned the nickname “half-tire”.

In their younger years Lynn and Trudy were members of the “Haymakers” square dance group. A 50 plus year member of the Legion, he spent many volunteer hours helping with many of the group committees. He loved fishing, cribbage and crossword puzzle books. He looked forward to his beer with the boys every Sunday whether it was at Branch #55 Legion or in the last few years the Barclay.

Lynn leaves us with wonderful memories, lots of smiles and laughter. But he will be happy to finally be back together with the love of his life once again.

"See you later Alligator"

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, September 14, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery “Field of Honour” when interment of both Lynn and Trudy will take place. Cremation has taken place.

The family would like to thank Dr. Lund for his kindness and caring for Dad over the years and also the caring nurses of West Coast General Hospital during Dad’s final days. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Lisa and the girls of “Loving Hands Senior and Community Care” for the exceptional care and cribbage games they provided for Lynn over the last few years.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations in Lynns memory to a charity of their choice.