Dad lived his life with such love, kindness, good humour, intelligence and concern for others that he was truly an inspiration. Things were not easy after losing Jean, his sweetheart and wife of 65 years, but he soldiered on. He moved to be near his son, Greg, on Salt Spring Island, where he was warmly welcomed. He enjoyed time spent with his family and his card group at the Legion. (Thank you, Peter Robinson, for your friendship and all your help.) Eventually health concerns drew him back to the Lower Mainland where he was close to his daughter, Diane. Being the ever good-natured guy that Dad was he enjoyed his time at Evergreen Baptist Home where they took very good care of him. He was a joiner and was up for all games, music, and activities. Where others might become down because of early hardships Dad always maintained an upbeat, good natured, and determined outlook in life. He escaped Hungary in the 1930's with his father and mother, but tragically not his sister, Annie, who was not well enough for the journey. He lost his own mom when he was 13 and then helped raise his younger brothers. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the Canadian Airforce, was trained as a flight navigator, and served in WW2. Dad was involved in the construction industry and had many interesting career projects, including the construction of the Deas Island Tunnel and the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver. Dad was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He took his family on many wonderful camping weekends building memories we will all cherish.
Our ever witty and wise dad said it well, "No complaints". We will miss him greatly.
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