Mr. Ronald William Park

FCPA, FCA, CPA (Hon)

Ron passed away on January 1, 2018 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Marjean for 62 years, wonderful father to Randy (Nora Cullen) and Eileen MacDonald (George), proud grandfather to Peter and Cameron MacDonald. Special friend to John and Sharan Clark and their children Ashley and Harrison. Predeceased by brother Alan.

Ron began his distinguished accounting career as a Chartered Accountant at public accounting firm McIntosh, McVicar and Dinsley in 1949. Next he joined Finning Tractor, quickly rising to the rank of corporate secretary, and forming an integral part of the leadership team as Finning grew from a regional, family owned business to a publicly traded international success. After years involved as a volunteer on the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants research committees, and as President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia (often as the first or only industry representative), he culminated his career as Executive Vice-President of the ICABC (now CPABC) where he remained until his retirement in 1990. Ron was also a long time, active member of the Financial Executives Institute in Vancouver.

Ron lived most of his life in his beloved West Vancouver. He will be remembered as a genuinely devoted husband, father, grandfather, dog lover, co-worker, neighbour and friend. Ron was an accomplished baritone, and his hobbies included sailing at Hollyburn Sailing Club, gardening, and woodworking. His motto was “there are no problems, only projects”.

Thank you to the staff at Evergreen House for making his last few months as comfortable as possible.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s name to the BC SPCA or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

A celebration of life will be held on February 3, 2018 2:00 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church. Details will be posted at www.hollyburnfunerals.com.