Michael Clinton Rust

Mike was born on September 12, 1988 in Chilliwack, BC and spent his youth exploring and falling in love with the lakes, rivers, and mountains of the Fraser Valley.

At the age of 13 Mike joined the Army Cadets in Sardis and then at the age of 16, with a strong sense of duty and service, he began the process of joining the Military.

In September 2009 Mike was attached to Joint Task Force Afghanistan as a Husky Operator. Upon returning from Afghanistan in April 2010, he put in for a transfer to Regular Force and in October 2011, was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton. In June of 2013, while at 1 CER, he was tasked on Operation LENTUS to battle the floods in Alberta. Mike then went on in April 2014, to complete his Primary Leadership Qualification in Shilo, Manitoba and in July 2014 he was promoted to Master Corporal.

In October 2015 he returned to the Valley he loved and transferred to the Primary Reserves and continued his service in the roles of Section Second in Command and Section Commander.

Michael pursued a whole host of other interests such as leatherwork, woodworking, hiking, reading and had recently graduated from BCIT with his Power Engineer ticket.

Mike is survived by his cherished wife Kayla, son Mason, and daughter Violet.

His moms Cathy Smith-Wallace and Twyla Wallace. His Dad Robert Rust and stepmom Fiona. His sister Shantelle Verschuur and brother-in-law Ian. His grandmother Velma Rust and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and extended family.

Michael was an outstanding son, brother, husband, nephew, cousin, friend, and public servant, but his most memorable role was that of father and his children will forever benefit from his goodness.

A service will be held in his honour. Unfortunately, at this time the family must limit the attendees to invited guests only.