Gerrit Pley

Gerrit is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Georgina (Chappin) Pley, his 3 children Gerald (Sherry) Pley, Dan (Dar) Pley and Tami (Chris) Netzer. His grandsons Brian Chuddy, Brandon Pley, Mark Pley and Matthew Netzer. His granddaughters Nicole (David) Irlam, Erin (Luke) McParland and Megan Netzer. As well as his step granddaughters Kayla Burton, Ashley (Lance) Kujala and Amy Calderulo. As well as ten great grandchildren.

Gerrit is also survived by his siblings Evert (Anne) Pley, Nellie Semkiw, Willie (Ron) Vissia, Paul (Marilyn) Pley and Gretel Holden and special in-laws Al (Donna) Chappin, Tricia Chappin, Judy Pley, Marie Pley, Erv (Darlene) Thoen. Many, many nieces and nephews and relatives in Holland.

Preceded in death by his parents, Willem and Gerritje (Hol) Pley, Brothers Gys Pley, William Pley and Frans Pley. His brother in laws Martin Semkiw, John Holden, Wayne Chappin and sister in law Annie Pley.

Dad immigrated from Holland with his parents and siblings in 1953. He worked for the plywood plant until it's closing in 1993, at which time he chose to retire at the age of 54.

Dad had many passions throughout his life. Riding his Harleys with his friends, working on cars, raising canaries and tinkering with vintage cars. He loved his little dogs and his parrot of over 30 years, Butch.

One thing that always held fast and true to Dad was music. He had a special talent of playing the "mouth organ", also known as a harmonica, and could play it right to the very end. Dad struggled with dementia and found peace when playing his harmonica.

Dad could light up a room just by walking into it, he was a born entertainer. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

There will be a service held on October 13, 2021 at 11:00am at Chapel of Memories, 4005 6th Ave, Port Alberni, BC. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.