Walter James Eggleton

November 19, 1945 - July 23, 2023

Wally passed away in the early morning hours of July 23, 2023. Survived by his wife of 56 years Susan, daughter Amy(Grant) Dunbar, son Ian(Jay Lancaster) and three grandchildren; Karis, Liam and Isla Dunbar. Also survived by his brother Stuart(Dorothy) Eggleton and sister Carroll(Don) Pamplin. Wally's early years included summers at their Cariboo horse ranch. Then his love of cars and the Car Club took hold. Wally and Susan met at West Van High. They built a wonderful life together full of family time, many dogs, boating, fishing, skiing, and travels/adventures around the world. Wally was happiest aboard one his boats with family and friends. An active 35+ year member of RVYC with many friends at Coal Harbour. He passed along his love of boating and exploring our beautiful coast to his children and their families. Wally had the biggest heart and would do anything to help. If there was a project you needed help with, he would collect his tools and be on his way. The kind of friend you wanted, there in the good times and the bad. He could have a cheeky sense of humour and get that mischievous glint in his eye. The last many years have been a challenging battle with Alzheimer's disease for Wally and his family. They stayed united and it made them all stronger and closer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of BC. Wally's ashes will be scattered at sea at a private family ceremony. "Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic".