Dr. Arthur Alexander Fraser

March 31, 1922 - February 15, 2016

Arthur Alexander Fraser of West Vancouver, at the

age of 93, passed away peacefully at LGH

surrounded by members of his family. Art will be

missed by his loving wife of 66 years, Diane and his

children, Beth, Ross (Tiffany), Murray, Paul (Barbara),

grandchildren Pearce, Jade, Ty, Tristan, Kailey, Max,

Alex, Arielle, step children Tim (Jessica), Kelly and

Scott. Art is survived by brother Douglas (Mary),

brothers-in-law Jack Cruickshank, Art Cooke and

other extended family. He is predeceased by sister

Janet. Art was born near Strasbourg, Saskatchewan.

He grew up on a farm during the Depression. He

attended the U of Alberta Dental School. After 2

years service in WWII in the Canadian Military Dental

Corp, he went to the U of Minnesota, graduating in

Orthodontics. He practiced 1947-1989 in West

Vancouver. He was a member of many professional

organizations including The Pacific Coast Society of

Orthodontics and Diplomate, American Board of

Orthodontics. He was on the team of the first cleft

palate program at BC Children’s Hospital, where he

served for 16 years. He attended the United Church

and was a charter member of the West Vancouver

Kiwanis Club. His interests including snow and water

skiing, tennis and Fit Fellas. He loved gardening and

playing piano. Many fulfilling years were spent

enjoying life with Diane and family and working on

projects at their property in the Okanagan. Above all,

he was devoted to his family. There will be no

service by request. A private family gathering for Art

will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,

donations to Lions Gate Hospital are appreciated.