It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Val passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by Olive, his loving wife of 66 years, son Douglas (Linda, Kiernan), and daughters Lori and Patricia.
Val spent his early years in Nelson, BC before moving to Vancouver Island. He attended school in Royston and Courtenay until 1946, when the family moved to Victoria. Upon graduation from Vic High, he began a career with the Bank of Commerce in Victoria and Calgary. He joined the RCAF in 1955, trained as a navigator and served on squadrons across Canada. He retired from the Air Force in 1976 and turned to a second career with the Bank of Montreal. He retired from the Duncan branch in 1991.
Following his retirement, Val enjoyed time spent with the family on sailing trips around the Gulf Islands, renovating the family home, and building woodworking projects for family and friends.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jan Malherbe, Dr. Shaun Humphreys, the medical teams at the Duncan and Victoria Cancer Clinics, and Victoria Hospice for the support and exceptional care given to Val.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC SPCA, Victoria Hospice, B.C Cancer Agency, or a charity of your choice.
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