William Arthur Dulaba

With heartfelt sadness and deep gratitude for his life, the family announces the passing of Art Dulaba on May 26 at 93 years of age.

Art was born to Anna and Stach Dulaba in Innisfree Alberta on December 20, 1931. The family moved to Vernon in 1948, where Art graduated from high school.

He was an accomplished accordion player at a young age, who loved to entertain at dances all over the Vernon area.

When he worked behind the camera counter of Vernon Drug Company, he met the love of his life: Madeleine (DeeDee) Teasdale. They wed on May 31, 1963 and were married for 42 years.

Art had a passion for photography, gardening and figuring out how he could build and fix anything.

Art had a long and rewarding career as an accountant in the greater Vancouver area. He worked well into retirement when he moved back to Vernon in 1998.

Always active, Art progressed from snow and water skiing to curling. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Art and DeeDee enjoyed camping with their RVs.

Art had a sharp mind right up to the end. And he had a fabulous sense of humour. He was a kind man who was compelled to help others. And to teach others what he knew. He loved to entertain. And he collected many, many friends over the years. Art was loved by so many, including his dogs. Art had a strong and unwavering faith throughout his entire life.

He was predeceased by his wife DeeDee in 2005.

He is also predeceased by his siblings: Jean Kolmatycki; Pauline Skoropad; Ollie Leslie and; Edward Dulaba.

Art is survived by his grandson Jamie and many nieces and nephews.