It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Brian at home on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was 81 years of age.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Leslie, of 22 years; two daughters, Rosemary (Don) Bigham of Kelowna, Gillian (Grant) Getz of Prince George; one son, Peter (Lynn) of Edmonton; one step-daughter, Leigh (Paul) DesRoches of Edmonton; one stepson, Ryan (Donalee) Kelly of Prince George; eight grandchildren; one sister, Stella Graupner, of South Africa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan, in 1988, and his brother, Roley, of Vernon, in 2011. Brian first came to Canada from South Africa in 1957. It was after working in Port Alice, BC, that he moved his family to Prince George in 1966. He worked as an electrician for Canfor in both the P.G. Pulp and Intercon Mills until his retirement in 1993. At Brian’s request, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Naramata, BC.
