Leslie Les James Curry

four siblings: Bev (Conroy), June (Frison), and Betty (Marshall). Les attended Templeton Secondary

School. After leaving High School, Les started working at Tryson Iron Works. He then bought himself

a 1948 Mercury Van, with which he went into business delivering parts around Vancouver. Les' interest

in cars led him to join the newly formed BC Custom Car Association in 1952, where he earned the

nickname 'Spider.'

In 1956, he married Shirley Keen, after dating for about 2 years, and they became engaged on

Valentine's Day. Les and Shirley bought their first home in East Vancouver in 1960, and lived there

until their move to Tsawwassen in 2011. They were married for sixty years – celebrating their

Diamond Anniversary on May 5th 2016. Les and Shirley had two delightful children, Sharon (1963)

and Brian (1969).

In 1959, Les began a new job at Eaton's, where he was employed for 34 years as a Delivery Driver.

During his employment at Eaton's he won multiple awards for his safe driving, which included: '1979

British Columbia Commercial Truck Driver of the Year' by Mac Trucks. Les was also inducted in the

Million-Mile Club – in honour of driving one million miles accident-free.

After retiring from Eaton's, Les decided to keep busy by working at Fine Arts Dental Lab as a Delivery

Driver, which earned him the nickname the 'Tooth Fairy.' Les' various hobbies included being a

member of the Vancouver Movie Club, and many years of volunteer work with the Citizens Crime

Watch with the Vancouver Police Department.

Les loved camping trips, many of which were with his immediate family, and several with his brotherin-

law Eddie Keen, to the Okanagan for their annual apple trip.

In 2003, Les was inducted into the Greater Vancouver Motor Sport Pioneer Society.

Les had an exceedingly generous nature, always willing to selflessly help others, and was usually first

to volunteer, when needed. He was a gentle, happy-go-lucky man and enjoyed visiting with family and

friends. Les would love playing cards in his leisure time. He was also an avid BC Lions fan and Season

Ticket Holder for 29 years, from their early years at BC Place until last season.

Les enjoyed the past few months of his life at Whitecliff Seniors Residence, in South Surrey, with his

wife, Shirley. He particularly enjoyed the food, socialising with the residents, in-house activities

(especially playing Black Jack) and outings on the Whitecliff Bus.

Les leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Shirley, his daughter Sharon (Dave) and son Brian (Margo), and

grandchildren Nicole, Michael and Chris. He is also survived by two of his older sisters, Bev and June.

Les is pre-deceased by his sister, Betty.