John Berkeley Ball

John was a long time resident of Prince George and was employed full time in the forest products industry. His M.Sc. in chemical engineering and a solid work ethic allowed him to rise steadily to the senior management ranks in the industry. His expertise on process engineering was recognized by the many requests for him to submit research papers at industry conferences. John was an avid sportsman with a wide variety of interests and passions. An accomplished backcountry skier, he was also an enthusiastic cross country ski racer. Hunting, fishing, canoeing and camping occupied much of his leisure time. In contrast, he was also an attentive beekeeper and spent many hours caring for and hauling his bee hives around in his truck to preselected locations, chasing his coveted nectar. In his large garage complex another hobby requiring long hours was the meticulous restoration of several vintage automobiles.

John leaves Iryna, the love of his life, his wife of 25 years and a soulmate who also shared his adventuresome spirit. In his final years, John battled dementia, a challenge he met head on with dignity, grace and a surprising amount of humour.

Many thanks to all who helped John and Iryna during his illness. Special thanks to Dr. Higgins, Dr. Mader, Lyanne RN .

John had many happy Tuesday and Thursday days at the Rainbow Day Centre, where he was treated with love and compassion by the all team.

Celebration of John’s Life will be on March 14 , 2024 at 3245 Island Park Drive.