Howard C Eames

April 28th, 1924 - October 17th, 2010

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Howard (Howie) C. EAMES, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, April 28th, 1924 to Albert and Sadie Eames. Howie was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Hugh and Albert and by his sisters Muriel and Margaret, survived by his sister Sadie Grossi. He leaves his loving wife Alice (Allie) after 67 years of marriage, sons Harry (Glenda) and Howard (Sherry), daughter Catherine (Ken Ward) and Jean, his grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. (Madeleine, his face lit up whenever he saw you!)

Howie proudly served his country in World War II as a Leading Stoker 1st Class aboard HMCS Prince David. He, along with his shipmates, was part of the first wave of the D-Day assault. Serving the veterans of that war became a huge priority for him. He as a member of the Chief and PO's Association and of the Royal Canadian Legion (Trafalgar Pro Patria/Branch 292,) and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Aerie #12). He was the Sick and Visiting Officer for the Chief's and PO's for the past 14 years. He visited hospitalized veterans in all the hospitals and lodges and nursing homes on Lower Vancouver Island. In the 14 years of this position, he made 17000 + visits. He was dedicated to making sure those veterans had at least one visitor a week.

Howie worked for over forty years for MacIntyre and Harding Ready-mix Company, which later became Trio Ready Mix.

He was a square dance caller for 21 years and had the largest gathering of clubs on Lower Vancouver Island. He and his Wife Alice also taught round dancing for many years.

He was an avid gardener who shared much of his bounty with those less fortunate. He was also a terrific fisherman who fished the waters off Vancouver Island for 30 years.

Howie was a person with an extremely good work ethic who always put his family's needs first.

He will be missed sorely by all who knew and loved him.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Stephen Sullivan for his compassion.

A celebration of Howie's life will take place on Monday, October 25th, from 2 - 4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Trafalgar/Pro Patria Branch #242, 411 Gorge Road East, Victoria.

Flowers gratefully declined. If you wish, a donation may be made to The Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.